“The latest update to Google Messages prepares for a new way to handle the annoying iMessage reaction messages often seen in mixed group chats. Update: This feature has already begun rolling out for some, allowing us to see it in action.”
Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: What to know before you switch messaging apps
“If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, do not waste your time with anything but Signal. This isn’t about which has cuter features, more bells and whistles, or is most convenient to use — this is about pure privacy.”
Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app
“Beeper is a new universal chat app that’s an attempt to unify 15 different chat platforms into a single interface. The app is the work of a team that includes Eric Migicovsky, the CEO and founder of former smartwatch manufacturer Pebble, who announced its launch on Twitter.”
Federal Trade Commission officials warn of phishing text message scam
“For those shopping online, be aware of scammers who are sending text messages about a package for you. Although it may seem real, it’s just another phishing attempt. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity through technology.”
Google Messages Plans Clean-Up of All Those Passcodes Filling Your Inbox
“Having some level of additional security on the dozens of online accounts we access throughout a day or week or month is so important.”
O.C. Sheriff’s Dept. warns of phishing scam that uses fake packages to steal identities, drain bank accounts
“Cyber criminals are dangling the promise of a pending package in a phishing scam aimed at obtaining your personal information, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department warned Sunday.”
Two quick taps in Google Messages can reroute RCS chat messages as SMS
“Google’s rollout of RCS chat via Jibe in its Messages app has just about enveloped the world — we haven’t covered every new country, but we’ve seen a steady trickle of reports from new markets as it slowly makes its way around the globe.”
How to fix blurry MMS text videos on Android phones
“Text messaging is a lot more complicated than it used to be, especially when iPhones and Android devices are mixed together.”
Why You Should Stop Using Facebook Messenger
“If you’re one of the hundreds of millions using Facebook Messenger, then now would be a good time to think about alternatives.”
