Apple slammed for not doing enough to prevent CSAM distribution

Apple and Microsoft have provided details of their methods for detecting or preventing child sexual abuse material distribution, and an Australian regulator has found their efforts lacking.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 7

iMessage may be coming to Android with Sunbird

Android users may finally get an easy way to get iMessage in 2023 thanks to a new app called Sunbird.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 15

Google is practically begging Apple to adopt RCS, but still isn't all-in itself

In the middle of a push by Google to make Apple adopt the RCS messaging standard, a Google executive admits it's been a messy and incomplete process.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 27

How to stop iMessage from reverting to SMS

When an iPhone can't send an iMessage over the internet, it reverts to unencrypted SMS texts automatically. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

Big iMessage redesign rumored for iOS 17

A sketchy leak suggests that Apple is working on an updated version of iMessage with chat rooms and AR features built for a headset.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 6

How to manage iMessage storage in iOS 16 & iPadOS 16

Clear up additional space on your iPhone and iCloud by managing your iMessage storage.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to pin articles and videos sent over Messages in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1

If there's a link in a Messages conversation you want to refer to in the future, here's how to keep track of important information by pinning them in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

How to show timestamps in Messages in macOS Monterey and iOS 15

Other than on the initial notification, Messages doesn't tell you the time that a message arrived. Here's how to read the timestamps of your Messages on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

Android amps up campaign to push Apple into adopting RCS

Android has launched a new website highlighting some of the challenges in interoperability between Android and iOS — and has urged Apple to adopt RCS to address it.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 35

Secret Service considers disabling iMessage over missing Jan 6. texts

The Secret Service is considering preventing employees from using iMessage on agency iPhones in the future, with claims the loss of text messages relating to the January 6 Capitol insurrection were due to the way encrypted messages are managed.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

iMessage edit log added & unsend time limit cut way back in iOS 16 beta 4

Apple addressed concerns surrounding the iMessage unsend and edit features in the latest iOS 16 beta with new time limits and feature tweaks.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 2

Best encrypted messaging apps for use across Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows

There are many alternatives to iMessage, and most are completely cross-platform. If you want to communicate securely with your Windows and Android-using friends, here are your best choices — and what the limitations of each choice are.

AppleInsider Staff 3 years ago 0

How to save iMessage conversations as a PDF

There are several reasons why somebody might want a PDF version of an iMessage history, but making one on your own isn't entirely straightforward. Here's what you need to know.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

Apple's iMessage edit and unsend features in iOS 16 sparking concerns about abuse

Apple has stated that users will be able to edit and unsend texts to other iPhone users via Messages — but there's good reason to be cautious about the feature.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

New iMessage edit and unsend features have 15-minute time limit

In iOS 16, you'll be able to edit and unsend texts sent through the Messages app — but there is a time limit.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 13

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