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These days, sending a text message is the preferred mode of communication by most people. Not only is it the more discreet and polite option — it gives the recipient complete control over when to ...

Even though mobile apps make big headlines, texting is far more widely used. One SMS (Short Message Service) firm, Clickatell, believes the technology offers a robust way for companies to communicate ...

Google has pushed RCS as a universal messaging standard, urging Apple to adopt it. Verizon & all US carriers now support RCS; it allows for richer messaging like WhatsApp. Apple will support RCS with ...