SMS
Latest about SMS
Best SMS text messaging apps for Android
By Gary Cutlack published
In Depth Don't want Google Hangouts for SMS? Android 4.4 has it by default - but we've found five more 'normal' texting alternatives.
Why did Facebook buy WhatsApp?
By Matt Swider published
Analysis Facebook just bought its way into the hands of a whole new user group with its WhatsApp purchase.
Is it time to say goodbye to the text message?
By Thomas Thorn published
In Depth We take a look at the history of the humble SMS and ask: how long will it stick around for?
The NSA reportedly collects a mind-blowing number of texts every day
By Michael Rougeau published
Newly outed NSA surveillance program called Dishfire allegedly collects hundreds of millions of text messages. Daily.
UK falls out of love with the SMS as numbers fall for the first time
By Kate Solomon published
For the first time ever text messages are in decline in the UK as phone users turn to internet-based messaging apps instead.
Android botnet sending millions of copied texts to Korea and China
By Alex Hamilton published
A malicious app named 'Google Vx' is copying user SMS messages and distributing them to email addresses in Asia, a security report states.
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.
WhatsUp, Facebook? WhatsApp new king of smartphone IM, survey claims
By Chris Smith published
More people used WhatsApp last month than Facebook's chat-inclined app, according to a survey in 5 countries.
Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more from the TechRadar team.