If you’ve got an Android phone, the simplest way to block a number is straight from the Phone or Messages app. Tap the number, select “Block,” and that’s it. For more control, go to: Phone app > ...

Had I known earlier, I would’ve thought twice before relying on the app. Here are six hidden sides of Google Messages I wish ...

Google Messages’ existing spam filter uses machine learning to identify likely junk, but it operates on sender reputation and message patterns.

Google Messages is now rolling out new warnings and will automatically blur NSFW images you may receive or send.

Scammers have all sorts of new tricks to steal your information. Phone makers, carriers and software developers are upping ...

Back in October of last year, Google announced several security-related changes coming to its Google Messages app. Those features were scheduled to rollout over time and the most noteworthy of ...

Scam texts are one of the oldest means of stealing data, but they are getting more advanced. Here's a breakdown of some of ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users.

Blue text bubbles on Android are from Google's Custom Bubbles feature, which let users change the color of message bubbles in ...

Android users who rely on Google Messages will finally get one of iMessage's most beloved features, but it may not work ...

A message pops up on WhatsApp, and you want to read it without your contact knowing you’ve seen it. Maybe you’re busy, perhaps you’re just not ready to reply, or maybe you’re in the mood ...