Apple seems largely unconcerned with the blue vs green bubble debate, with Cook saying the solution is to buy an iPhone.
Google Wants Apple to Fix Texting
Google is stepping up the pressure on Apple to adopt RCS messaging, asking the Cupertino company to fix texting.
EU Prepares to Crack Down on Big Tech, Unveils Sweeping Measures
The European Union has unveiled sweeping measures to crack down on Big Tech and increase competition across the industry.
Google SVP Wants to Help Apple Support RCS Messaging
Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has extended an open invitation to help Apple embrace RCS messaging.
Android Messages Will Be Default Verizon Messaging App Next Year
Verizon has announced it will begin preloading Android messages as the default messaging app on its Android phones starting next year.
Google Rolling Out End-to-End Encryption in Messages
At long last, Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in its Android Messages app.
Signal Adding Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency Payments
Signal messaging app is adding payments, using the MobileCoin cryptocurrency and wallet.
T-Mobile First Carrier to Embrace Messages by Google
T-Mobile expanded its partnership with Google, becoming the first US carrier to make Messages by Google the default SMS choice on its Android phones.
Slack Tweaks Connect DM to Prevent Harassment
Just hours after rolling out its new Contact DM feature, Slack has made a significant change to it in order to prevent harassment.
iOS 14 iMessage Has a Major Security Upgrade
iMessage in iOS 14 has a major upgrade over previous versions, taking security to an all-new level.
Signal Adds Encrypted Group Calls
Signal has added a major new feature, giving users the ability to engage in encrypted groups calls.
Google’s RCS Messaging Available Globally, End-to-End Encryption Soon
Google has announced the global availability of RCS messaging, with end-to-end encryption coming soon.
Humane Scores Another Apple Executive
Humane has announced that Patrick Gates, former Apple Internet Services executive, has joined the startup as Chief Technology Officer.
iMessage May Add Mentions and Retracting Messages
Apple may be adding a number of new features to iMessage, including tagging individuals in a group and the ability to retract a message.
RCS Messages Finally Available to All U.S. Android Users
Sanaz Ahari, Google Sr. Director of Product & Design, announced Thursday via Twitter that RCS is now available for all Android users in the U.S. “Hi everyone! RCS is now available to all users in US as of Monday. Make…