iOS 18’s iMessage features make me wish everyone I know had an iPhone

iOS 18’s iMessage features make me wish everyone I know had an iPhone

Apple Without fail, one thing always happens during the iOS segment at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC): I have a moment where I want more people I know to own an iPhone and use iMessage because it always looks a whole lot more fun than my usual message apps. It’s not evidence of iMessage being … Read more

Here’s how iOS 18 will make iMessage better than ever

Here’s how iOS 18 will make iMessage better than ever

Joe Maring / Digital Trends We can’t wait for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024) keynote on Monday, June 10. During that event, Apple will undoubtedly introduce iOS 18 for iPhones, including the iPhone 15 Pro. The rumor mill has long suggested that iOS 18 may be a giant iPhone update. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman … Read more

Not getting text notifications on your iPhone? Here’s how to fix it

Not getting text notifications on your iPhone? Here’s how to fix it

Are you not receiving text notifications on your iPhone 15 Pro or another iPhone model? Concerned about missing important messages? Worry not! You should be able to get things fixed in no time at all. There are several reasons you aren’t getting text notifications on your iPhone, which we can troubleshoot. Some common reasons include … Read more

How to fix iMessage activation errors on your iPhone

Here’s how iOS 18 will make iMessage better than ever

If you have an iPhone, you probably use iMessage as your primary messaging app. This is especially true if you also have other Apple devices, like a Mac and an iPad. Typically, iMessage should work without much effort on your part. But sometimes you may come across a problem with iMessage, whether it’s just Apple’s … Read more

How to use iMessage on an Android phone or tablet

How to use iMessage on an Android phone or tablet

One of the big draws of iPhone and Mac is the iMessage software. This texting app makes it easy to stay connected to friends and family, and many users point to it as a key reason they stay within the Apple ecosystem – venture off to Android, and you’ll be stuck with third-party apps or … Read more

Everything Apple says is wrong about the DOJ’s iPhone lawsuit

Everything Apple says is wrong about the DOJ’s iPhone lawsuit

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The antitrust season is in full swing in 2024. This time around, Apple is in the cross-hairs of regulators, bringing back memories of the historic Microsoft antitrust case that unfolded over two decades ago. Back then, the focus was on Windows and web browsers. In Apple’s case, the iPhone is … Read more

How to use iMessage on Windows

How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple’s iMessage isn’t as universal as some of the best messaging applications, but as a default app, it’s exceedingly popular, and could be considered one of the best Mac apps. It’s an Apple-exclusive app, however, so getting it working somewhere else isn’t easy. Fortunately, though, there are some tricks you can use to get iMessage … Read more

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Amid the rise of third-party messaging apps, texting remains a popular means of messaging in the U.S. If you own an Android phone, you’ve likely used or heard of Google Messages, which is positioned as the default text messaging app for Android. It is the culmination of Google’s long history … Read more

What is RCS messaging? A briefing on the SMS successor

What is RCS messaging? A briefing on the SMS successor

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Text messaging has been around in some form for more than 30 years. In fact, the technology powering many of today’s messaging systems is old and (frankly) outdated, and there’s a lot of history behind those adorable emojis and your ability to create group chats. But what’s the difference between … Read more