RCS, filters, mentions, and backgrounds help to modernize Messages. On every new iPhone, I check these settings and features ...

Messages is probably one of the most straightforward, no-fuss native apps on iPhone. In fact, it has always been great at one thing and one thing only: sending and receiving texts. But over the years, ...

Republished on August 30 with a new warning as dangerous messages surge. Whether you’re buying a new iPhone 17 or upgrading your existing device to iOS 26, there’s one update that could be more ...

After Apple released the iOS 26.5 update for iPhones, the iMessage app now says "Encrypted." Why does this text show up? What ...

Your encrypted messages are now under threat. Not only does new commercial spyware put your private content at risk, it can also compromise your phone, providing attackers with access to everything — ...

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Since introducing Apple Intelligence in June 2024 for iPhone 15 Pro or later, Apple has added various AI features that iPhone users can't get enough of, including writing tools and image generation.