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A lot of options are enabled in Google Messages right from when you first open the app. Not included in that group is Google’s “chat features” section, which includes options like read receipts and ...

Apple added flashy new features to Messages in iOS 26, but one of the most useful is also the quietest: a built-in spam filter that keeps junk texts from interrupting your day. With the new update, ...

So, how do the two apps now compare in 2024? We’ll explore this, based on five criteria: user interface, compatibility, useful features, fun factor, and privacy and security. Without a doubt, Apple’s ...