Wi-Fi can easily serve as a backup for your cellular network for calling and texting, especially if you find yourself without signal. Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, ...

In an emergency, some Android phones can use satellites to send texts instead of cell networks. For non-emergencies, Wi-Fi ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Peer-to-peer messaging apps work without the internet by connecting phones directly. Briar is a useful app for offline messaging, especially in remote areas or emergencies. Setting up Briar requires ...