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

If you have an iPhone 14 (or newer) or a Google Pixel 9, you can send texts via SOS Mode. My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it ...

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 ...

Fi. To avoid international data fees, you can turn roaming off on your phone and use Wi-Fi.

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 ...