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Messages can now only be sent as standard SMS or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), which require airtime or SMS bundles.

SMS Backup and Restore is still one of the best for backing up Android text messages—and in this guide, I'll also walk you ...

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Google Messages on Wear OS could soon support emoji reactions and bring along a "Mark as read" button for notifications. Here ...

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RCS is a developed communication protocol that modernizes text messaging using a user’s mobile data plan to send text messages via SMS or MMS. Google began promoting widespread use of RCS in 2019, ...

Don't get me started on how frequently I have to re-verify my account in the web app... Google’s only native messaging app is built for mobile Android devices. The company has given a lot of love and ...

While there is some overlap between Android and Windows software, certain Android apps remain mobile‑only and are useful if ...