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Google Messages has hidden full-screen animations — here's how to trigger them

For example, sending phrases like Happy Birthday, Congratulations, or Happy Anniversary can trigger confetti, balloons, or even fireworks that fill your screen. Google Messages essentially detects the ...

Maybe it's habit, maybe it’s control — but I always change these 7 Google Phone app settings

You can find the option in the Google Phone app settings > Call ID announcement > Announce Caller ID. From here, make sure to ...
TalkAndroid

Deleted a message on Android Here’s how to get it back easily

We’ve all done it—accidentally deleting a text we meant to keep. Whether it was a sweet message from a loved one or an ...
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This app makes Android Auto’s messaging finally usable

WhatsApp on Android Auto offers the convenient option to play all texts aloud, including new notifications and those received ...
CNET

I Tested the Galaxy S25 FE, and Its Software Is What Stands Out, Not the Lower Price

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior ...
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Unpatched flaw in OnePlus phones lets rogue apps text messages

A vulnerability in multiple versions of OxygenOS, the Android-based operating system from OnePlus, allows any installed app to access SMS data and metadata without requiring permission or user ...
Android Police

7 Samsung Messages features I miss and wish Google Messages had

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...
ZDNet

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 10 settings gave mine a big performance boost

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've been fairly vocal recently that Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine ...
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Text claims an item you ordered on Amazon is recalled

GREENSBORO, N.C. — When you see a recall alert, it gets your attention. Maybe you have the item in your home? I got an alert by text. It reads: Amazon recall. You ordered a product in August 2025. Due ...
CNET

Samsung's Next Galaxy Unpacked Event Will Be a Sept. 4 Livestream

Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...
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You can delete sent text messages on Android now - here's how

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. Get more in-depth ...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 & Classic 8: The Top 10 Apps for Samsung’s New Design

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series, including the Classic 8 and Ultra models, is a feature-packed device designed to enhance your daily life. Beyond its sleek design and advanced hardware, the Galaxy ...