iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding ...

After updating to iOS 26, some people may find that iMessage no longer activates with their phone number. Apple has released ...

Apple says the issue may stem from having an inactive SIM with the same number as your active SIM. To fix it, remove the inactive SIM and activate iMessage again.

If your iMessage isn't delivered properly, make sure you have a reliable network connection. You should also try restarting your iPhone.

If you have an iPhone, you probably use iMessage as your primary messaging app. This is especially true if you also have other Apple devices, like a Mac and an iPad. Typically, iMessage should work ...

Apple's walled garden of software and hardware products is what makes it extremely strenuous to try to enjoy devices and services out of this bubble. iMessage is a great example of a service that has ...

A recurring Google Messages bug prevents some users from activating RCS, leaving devices stuck with SMS. Users have found that clearing the app cache and data for Google Messages and Carrier Services ...