How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 5

How to change the background in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here's how to change yours for the better.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 6

End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta

Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 5

How to stop accidentally making audio recordings in Messages

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app.

Charles Martin 6 months ago 6

Google started the green bubble Messages fight, and is now tired of it

Like a schoolyard bully, Google started the blue and green iPhone and Android user message bubble fight, and after taking a beating, it wants it to stop now.

William Gallagher 9 months ago 21

How to enable and use RCS for secure cross-platform messaging

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.

Charles Martin 9 months ago 25

To no one's surprise, politicians are wrong about iOS 26 message filtering

The iOS 26 message filter drawing political outrage isn't new, won't enabled by default, and might actually make it easier for some texts to be seen.

Amber Neely 10 months ago 11

Five productivity-enhancing iOS 26 features that are perfect for business users

While the new glass-like design may be the most visible change within iOS 26, the operating system also has five features that might be particularly appealing for business users.

Marko Zivkovic 11 months ago 0

Messages iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Playful, useful changes

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version.

Malcolm Owen 11 months ago 4

Apple relying on Communication Safety to stem tide of CSAM blackmail

In the wake of reports that dozens of teen boys have died by suicide since 2021 after being victimized by blackmailers, Apple is relying on its Communication Safety features to help protect potential victims — but some critics say it isn't enough.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 1

Apple's Messages app won't send audio messages with an ampersand

The ampersand seems to be a bit of a problem for the iOS Messages app, as the application can't transcribe voice and send messages of popular names containing the character.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 4

Meta leans on iMessage being more popular than Facebook Messenger for antitrust defense

Social media giant Meta claims that it can't be considered a monopoly because iMessage outperforms Facebook Messenger on iOS.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 8

Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them

Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 15

Fingerprints and splatters: New emoji arrive in iOS 18.4 developer beta

Apple has included a number of new emoji in the iOS 18.4 developer beta, with characters proposed by the Unicode Consortium in May 2024 finally making their way for use in Messages.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

FBI suggests use of encrypted messaging apps while US faces huge cyberattack from China

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say that Americans should use encrypted apps such as iMessage and FaceTime to be safe from foreign hackers.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 26

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