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Apple's communication service can be jerky on current iPhones. If there are problems, you should follow these tips from the ...

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding ...

Though we don't know the scope of the users affected, we do know who might be affected. According to Apple, the issue might occur when updating to iOS 26 if you have an inactive SIM with the same ...

With iOS 26, Apple updated its Messages app with several long-awaited features, including typing indicators for group chats, ...

Apple this week provided troubleshooting steps for iPhone owners who are unable to activate iMessage with a phone number in ...

After updating to iOS 26, some people may find that iMessage no longer activates with their phone number. Apple has released ...