Apple today updated its iMessage troubleshooting support document to add a scenario that can occur in iOS 26. If you don't activate iMessage or an eSIM when setting up a new iPhone with ‌iOS 26‌, it ...

Let’s face it, no matter how ‘lit’ your group chat is, there are plenty of times when no one seems to have anything to say or do. Though Live Stickers can put some life into your chats, the one thing ...

Since the release of iOS 26 in September, iPhone users have experienced myriad issues. Whether it was the Calendar bug which made it difficult to search for specific keywords or the fact that some ...

Spruce up your texting with iMessage effects. With Apple’s text message effects, you can make quite an impression. You can make congratulations more bombastic (to rejoice in someone’s finest moments).

If your texts are falling back to SMS, try these steps to ensure that Apple's Messages app is properly functioning. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola ...

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iMessage won't work if you or the other person haven't set it up correctly. Internet connection issues are one of the most common reasons why iMessage won't deliver for one or all contacts. You can ...

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iMessage offers an array of features that go beyond traditional messaging. From personalized Memoji stickers to subtle Tapbacks and special effects, it enriches ...

Apple's walled garden of software and hardware products is what makes it extremely strenuous to try to enjoy devices and services out of this bubble. iMessage is a great example of a service that has ...

Access iMessage group chats through apps on Google Play Store with Mac computer Use AirMessage, Blue Bubbles, or join the Sunbird waitlist to integrate iMessage on Android. Limited options for Android ...