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FCC taking a stand against spam texting
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Phone companies must block text messages coming from shady sources, new regulation demands.
Texting is 30, which means most adults don't remember life before it
By Lance Ulanoff published
The first SMS text, 'Merry Christmas.', was sent 30 years ago.
One place wants to put you in jail for texting while walking
By Farrha Khan published
A new bill proposes fines up to $50 or 15 days imprisonment if you're caught walking and texting in New Jersey.
Instagram Direct beats SMS photo sharing, says Systrom
By Joe Osborne published
Instagram Direct is more than an answer to Snapchat. It's laying the groundwork for the next billion smartphones.
FCC accelerates Text-to-911 service by four major carriers
By Matt Swider published
Communicating with 911 catches up to 21st century technology with the rapid deployment of the FCC's Text-to-911 program.
The success of SMS shows you never know what will change the world
By Carrie Marshall published
Gary Marshall SMS tech was never intended for the general public but has had a massive impact.
Papa John's staring down $250 million lawsuit for texting spam
By Scott Nichols published
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the chain pizza restaurant for sending 500,000 unsolicited texts to customers.
Apple admits SMS vulnerability, pushes iMessage
By Dan Crabtree published
In response to recent news revealing an iOS texting security flaw, Apple released a statement claiming to know about the flaw and urging alternative messaging methods.
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