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U.K. encryption ban would make WhatsApp, iMessage illegal

It's a big campaign promise.

On Jan 12, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Strings is an app that lets you unsend texts

Great idea or the greatest idea?

On Jan 3, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

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How to get rid of messaging app read receipts

The read receipt can be a cruel mistress. Here's how to dump it.

On Dec 4, 2014 by AJ Dellinger

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Apple facing lawsuit over iMessage ‘black hole’ issue

Apple thinks they have a solution—but it might be too late to save them from their legal woes.

On Nov 12, 2014 by Rob Price

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Apple finally fixed the iMessage ‘black hole’ problem with deregistration tool

This solves one of Apple switchers' biggest complaints about the process of leaving the platform.

On Nov 10, 2014 by Eric Geller

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Apple improves messaging in iOS 8.1 and OS X Yosemite

With iOS 8.1, Apple improves messaging. Better late than never?

On Oct 22, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker

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By the end of 2014, you’ll be able to text 911

Because isn't this what we've all been waiting for? A 'K' from an EMT?

On Aug 9, 2014 by Micah Singleton

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Text messages are way more romantic than WhatsApp

Want to show your love for someone? Send a text message.

On Aug 6, 2014 by Nimrod Kamer

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Getting to know iOS 8: The eight things you need to know

Apple's latest update is a doozy. 

On Jun 3, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Apple’s messaging update takes aim at Snapchat, WhatsApp

At WWDC, Apple expanded its message features… and its list of enemies.

On Jun 2, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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Apple says it’s fixing iMessage bug that kept users from getting texts

There's still that whole lawsuit thing though...

On May 22, 2014 by Micah Singleton

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iMessage may not be as secure as Apple claims

If Apple can intercept and decrypt one’s messages, then the government can compel it do so. 

On Oct 17, 2013 by Miles Klee