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PSA: Today’s the last day to ditch Verizon’s messaging app for Google Messages
The carrier previously extended the Message+ app deadline by a month at the last minute. Verizon recommends users switch to Google Messages for a better texting experience. If you want to enjoy RCS-powered messaging on Android,
Verizon is shutting down Message+ in favor of Google Messages
Message+ was for a long time the default messaging app for Verizon customers. However, to support a more open messaging service, Verizon is urging users to move to Google Messages
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google releases guide for former Verizon Message Plus users
Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google has released a guide for former Verizon Message Plus users to make it easier to transition.
Verizon Kills Its Messaging Apps—Try These Instead
Verizon has now deleted an FAQ about its discontinued Message+ and Verizon Messages apps. Verizon has said the apps would be fully shut down by today, though a quick search shows the Message+ app is still listed on Apple's App Store.
Verizon blocks messages in old Message+ app as it pushes users to Google Messages
The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.
PSA: Verizon Message Plus shuts down today, time to switch to replacement apps
Verizon will fully discontinue its Message Plus app today. The carrier recommends that Android users should move to Google Messages.
Yes, FBI Announced Texting Between iPhone and Android Is Not Secure
While iPhone to iPhone and Android to Android messages are secure, sending a message between the two platforms is not.
Google gives redesigning the Messages text box yet another try
Google is once again tinkering with the look of the text field. The redesign is starting to roll out for the beta version of ...
How you can protect your text messages following FBI warning of massive Chinese hack
Encryption scrambles texts into unreadable code, keeping hackers from reading them. Without it, messages in plain text are ...
Google’s RCS Nightmare—Why You Need A New App
Rather like a slow motion train crash, while Apple’s long-awaited adoption of RCS was quickly celebrated by Google, no sooner had it launched than it was being criticized for its awkward security ...
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Text Users About Messaging Each Other: Here’s Why
As the threat of international cyberattacks grow, the FBI is warning of a danger that most people are probably not aware ...
Google Messages will soon get a 'STOP' button for RCS spam
All that Google's upcoming feature will do is give you a dedicated 'STOP' button that automatically shows up on RBM chats, ...
iOS 18.2—iPhone Update Is Bad News For Millions Of Google Users
Apple’s long-awaited iOS 18.2 update is due to hit phones from today, and while the real user excitement is reserved for a raft of new Apple Intelligence features, the build-up to this release has ...
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FBI warns: Texts between Apple, Android devices are unencrypted: Here’s how to stay safe
Several news outlets reported that officials are advising ... Apple device – the messages that appear in green – are not encrypted. For Android users using Google Messages, there is a ...
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Messages between Android and iPhone devices can be hacked, FBI warns
Texting has become the preferred way to communicate among many smartphone users, but law enforcement officials have warned ...
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FBI Urges iPhone, Android Users to Ditch WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Signal—Before It’s Too Late
TheFBI has issued an urgent call to iPhone and Android users, urging them to reconsider using popular messaging apps like ...