If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages ...

Text messages that come to your phone as spam messages are a nuisance at best and a risk to your personal security at worst. But somewhere in between lies a unique type of spam text message that ...

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls, and it can also screen text messages on your iPhone. With iOS 26, Messages can hide ...

Reply with 'STOP' for lists, or select the senders name and choose 'Block Caller' This article provides methods to stop unwanted texts on an iPhone. These instructions apply to the iPhone's built-in ...

Rich Communication Services (RCS) was introduced as a successor to traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), promising a modern, feature-rich messaging experience ...

Messaging is still one of the best ways to communicate with your friends and family. To send an SMS, all you need is a SIM card with an active messaging plan installed on your smartphone. But what if ...

Unwanted phone calls are out of control. Whether it’s a robocall trying to sell you something or spam calls from scammers trying to rip you off, it’s enough to make you want to stop answering your ...

Cybercriminals have increasingly been using AI to scam their victims, often through text messages and phone calls. Now, Google is using a similar tactic to protect you from those scammers. Also: Did ...

The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users against texting each other without encryption due to a recent Chinese cyberattack. On Wednesday, deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger announced ...

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Rich Communication Services (RCS) is designed for this moment. Instead of unfamiliar phone numbers, messages arrive with ...