Trillions of text messages are sent and received via SMS-enabled devices every day, but have you ever stopped to ask, “What is SMS, exactly?” One of the oldest forms of mobile messaging, SMS messages ...

"What is the truth about the way Charlie felt about Israel? Well, it’s complicated," Andrew Kolvet of Turning Point USA said.

A light-rail passenger boarded a Blue Line train full of fans leaving the Minnesota Twins’ Pride Day game one Saturday ...

These days, sending a text message is the preferred mode of communication by most people. Not only is it the more discreet and polite option — it gives the recipient complete control over when to ...

For years, the iPhone’s two-tiered texting system has been a hot topic. iPhone-to-iPhone texts in the Messages app are blue, and enjoy full encryption and more robust media features, like animations.

Politico has started texting an invite-only group on Capitol Hill so its breaking news coverage gets to their phone lock ...

The holiday season is the time of giving, but unfortunately, some believe it is the time of stealing. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is reminding customers the importance of avoiding trending ...

Years ago, email spam was a huge problem. There was an escalating war between spammers and spam filters. Eventually, spam filter technology won. Although email spam is still a thing, the vast majority ...

Jones has faced a torrent of bipartisan criticism since the messages surfaced. Jones is challenging Republican incumbent ...

Even though mobile apps make big headlines, texting is far more widely used. One SMS (Short Message Service) firm, Clickatell, believes the technology offers a robust way for companies to communicate ...

Editor's Note: Verizon is warning an RCS texting change is in store for some users in 2025. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. If you've seen the letters RCS while ...

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