Google Messages is finally going to get better at handling your lengthy texts By David Nield published 4 April 25 The compose window will soon be able to grow along with your message, based on newly spotted code.
How to use Genmoji - create your own emojis using Apple Intelligence By John-Anthony Disotto published 15 November 24 How to use Genmoji in iOS 18.2, one of the best Apple Intelligence features.
Apple Intelligence's AI custom emoji creator is going to be even quicker and easier than we expected By John-Anthony Disotto published 27 September 24 We finally have our first glimpse at how Apple Intelligence's Genmoji feature will work in iOS 18.2.
Google Messages could soon follow WhatsApp with an upgrade that makes it much easier to join group chats By Rowan Davies published 14 March 25 Android Authority has spotted a line in Google Messages' beta that could make it easier for you to add people to group chats.
This iPhone feature has been blamed for the Signalgate fiasco – here’s how to avoid your own group chat nightmare By Alex Blake published 7 April 25 An iPhone feature might lie at the heart of Signalgate, but you can avoid a similar fate.
This is my favorite 'hidden' iPhone feature and if you also own a Mac, you should be using it right now By Lance Ulanoff published 30 June 25 If you're not using this Apple Continuity feature between your iPhone and Mac, you are really missing out.
Here's how to create your own images on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with Image Playground By Jacob Krol published 18 December 24 It's one of my favorite Apple Intelligence features and gives you a bit more power than Genmoji.
Nobody asked for this – Spotify gets new Messages feature as fans wait in vain for HiFi upgrade By Mark Wilson published 26 August 25 Spotify has announced a new Messages feature for its free and Premium users that lets you DM friends, but fans aren't convinced.
WhatsApp users have been begging for message translations for two long years – and now it’s finally here By Rowan Davies published 24 September 25 First Apple introduced Live Translation to Messages, and now WhatsApp is following through with its own version.
Google Messages is getting a new weapon to keep you safe from impersonation scams – here’s how it works By Rowan Davies published 26 August 25 A new feature has been spotted in Google Messages beta that allows you to verify your contacts' devices with a QR code.
WhatsApp just got a big messaging update – here are my 5 favorite upgrades coming to iOS and Android By Hamish Hector published 29 September 25 WhatsApp has just received a host of upgrades for iOS and Android users that’ll make it a lot easier to share memories using the app.
Google Messages could soon let you delete messages for other people, and I can't wait to pretend my cringiest jokes never happened By Jamie Richards published 7 February 25 Google has added a new unsend feature to the most recent unreleased version of Google Messages, which will allow you to delete messages for everybody in a chat rather than only yourself.
Google Messages will soon get a Gemini AI boost on some Android phones – here’s which ones By James Ide published 26 February 24 A host of Android updates have been announced at MWC including chatting with Gemini on Google Messages.
Signal wants to offer a more private alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams group calls By Mike Moore published 12 November 24 Hosting group calls on Signal gets a major upgrade with call links, emoji reactions and more.
Forget AI – WhatsApp is planning a simple messages feature that could be its most useful upgrade in years By Roland Moore-Colyer published 13 March 25 A WhatsApp beta contains a threads feature that looks set to make keeping track of topics in chats a lot easier, and I can't wait to try it.
Apple might be testing Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users By Alex Blake published 29 January 25 Starlink could be coming to the iPhone, according to the latest report from Bloomberg.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta brings Genmoji to Mac, allowing you to serve up custom emojis that really represent you By Kristina Terech published 17 December 24 Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta introduces Genmoji, a feature powered by Apple Intelligence that allows users to create custom emojis directly on their Macs.
Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same across Android By Cesar Cadenas published 29 June 24 Although Gemini's placement may differ between users, it offers the same service and can help you brainstorm ideas.
Huge Apple Intelligence upgrade expected for Mail as part of macOS Sequoia 15.4 free update By John-Anthony Disotto published 20 January 25 New reports suggest the Mac will get a huge Apple Intelligence Mail upgrade as part of macOS Sequoia 15.4.
WhatsApp has just dropped these 9 new features – including 2 that I'm not happy about By Rowan Davies published 11 April 25 WhatsApp has just rolled out an endless list of new call and chat functions, but two of them have really rubbed users the wrong way.
Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues By Jamie Richards published 6 November 25 Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches
Live Translation in Messages is the best AI feature in iOS 26, and Apple isn't even talking about it By John-Anthony Disotto published 16 September 25 I tried Live Translation in iOS 26, and it might be the best Apple Intelligence feature yet
Gemini's AI will soon slide into your DMs on WhatsApp and Messages By Eric Hal Schwartz published 28 August 24 Google Gemini will launch extensions for WhatsApp and Messages apps.
Google Messages could get a big design upgrade soon – here are 4 useful features that are coming By Rowan Davies published 1 May 25 Google is bringing even more upgrades to its Messages platform – including a very welcome Unsubscribe function.
Google Messages will soon get a big upgrade for photo and video quality – and I’m going to use this a lot By Jamie Richards published 25 February 25 Google Messages is making a change to its camera and gallery functions that should make it much easier to send photos and videos to your friends and family in their original quality.
I’ve used Genmoji and now I’m convinced Apple Intelligence will be a huge success By John-Anthony Disotto published 7 November 24 Genmoji is the Apple Intelligence feature everyone will be talking about.
Google Messages emoji reaction 'bug' is actually just a test for beta users, Google confirms By David Nield last updated 9 April 25 If you've noticed a new emoji reaction bug in the Google Messages app recently, you're not alone.
Google Messages is finally rolling out its snooze function for chats – here’s how it works By Rowan Davies published 9 June 25 After years of not having a snooze function, Google Messages is finally rolling out the feature to users.
iOS 18.2 launch LIVE: The biggest Apple Intelligence upgrade yet for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is here By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 13 December 24 iOS 18.2 is rolling out worldwide now, and we're covering the massive Apple Intelligence launch live.
‘No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment’: Apple Intelligence break-up message reveals new world of dystopian dumpings By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 October 24 Apple intelligence notification summaries are probably the worst way for someone to break up with you as one X user found out.