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The EU might not force iMessage to work with other messaging apps after all, here's why
By Oliver Haslam published
The European Commission is leaning towards letting Apple's iMessage off the DMA hook, according to a new report.

How to use iMessage on Android securely — blue bubbles everywhere with Beeper Mini
By John-Anthony Disotto published
iMessage for Android is real, thanks to Beeper Mini, and here's how you can set it up and start sending blue bubbles today.

You can finally use iMessage on Android with this smart app but it’ll cost you
By James Bentley published
Beeper Mini is a new app that allows Android users to use iMessage, with no compromises.

Even Sunbird admits iMessage on Android is a bad idea, shuts down 'for now'
By Oliver Haslam published
Following the news that Nothing and Sunbird had teamed up to bring iMessage support to Android it was found that the security was somewhat lacking. Now Sunbird's on pause as a result.

The iPhone getting RCS seems huge, but it won't fix the green bubble problem and that might be the point
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's only doing half of what's needed to bring Android users under its wing with RCS support.

Google tells Europe that Apple's iMessage should be forced to work with Android
By Oliver Haslam published
Google and some European carriers say Apple should be forced to open iMessage up to other platforms — like Android.

UK government's latest U-turn leaves Apple's iMessage future in doubt
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The UK Government has reportedly backtracked on its encryption row with Apple. At least, for now.

Apple to argue iMessage isn't all that popular as it tries to skirt EU gatekeeper laws
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is set to argue that iMessage doesn't meet the usage figures required to put it on the EU's gatekeeper list, a new report says.

How to download apps and games from the App Store
By James Bentley last updated
You've got your new iPad or iPhone. Now it's time to download your favorite Apps and games. Here's how!

How to leave a group chat on iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to leave a group chat on iPhone so you don't have to see those annoying iMessage notifications again!

Google's new interoperable messaging pledge piles the pressure on Apple and iMessage
By Oliver Haslam published
Google says that it's going to implement a new messaging specification that will make its Messages app interoperable with other platforms.

Apple urges the UK to rethink anti-encryption plans that would change iMessage forever
By Oliver Haslam published
The U.K. government is considering a bill that would force messaging apps to break encryption and Apple has urged a rethink.

How to use iMessage on PC with Phone Link
By Sofia Wyciślik-Wilson published
Use the Phone Link app to take advantage of iMessage in Windows 11.

All iPhone-owning Windows 11 users can now send iMessages from their PC
By Oliver Haslam published
Everyone who owns an iPhone and uses a Windows 11 PC can now send iMessages from it, Microsoft says.

How to make a GIF on iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Make a gif on iPhone using the Photos app and impress all your friends with your animated photos.

How to change how long your iPhone and iPad display turns off
By Luke Filipowicz, Daryl Baxter published
If you're tired of having to deal with the Lock screen every two minutes, you can easily make it longer, or just switch it off.

AMBER alerts on your iPhone: What they are and how to manage them
By Christine Chan last updated
AMBER alerts on iPhones are emergency notifications that are designed to allow emergency services to request help from citizens under certain circumstances.

How to use Apple Watch Do Not Disturb with watchOS
By Karen S Freeman, Bryan M Wolfe last updated
Use Apple Watch Do Not Disturb to make sure your Apple Watch collects notifications without actually notifying you with these tips.
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