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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.
Google Messages gets "Your Profile" feature: Here’s what it means for users
Google Messages is introducing a new "Your profile" feature, allowing users to personalize their displayed name and profile picture. This feature offers privacy controls, letting users choose who sees their profile information: contacts,
PSA: Today’s the last day to ditch Verizon’s messaging app for Google Messages
The Verizon Messages+ app will stop working after today (December 9, 2024). 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.
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.
Verizon's Message Plus Shuts Down Today: Why It's Happening and How to Switch
Verizon Wireless customers relying on the carrier's Message Plus texting app will soon need to change over their phone's default texting app, as the carrier plans to fully discontinue it Monday. This change will likely be most noticeable to customers using an Android phone purchased from Verizon before 2022,
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.
Warning As Gmail Messages Disappear—Here’s The Fix From Google
As Gmail messages vanish into the ether, Google insiders provide the fix for email senders—here’s what you need to know.
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Google Messages Aren't Always End-to-End Encrypted
The company's messaging app, Google Messages, now comes pre-installed on most new Android devices and advertises its ...
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Google Messages putting American users at risk, report claims
With Verizon retiring its proprietary app and AT&T and, to some extent, Samsung planning to do the same to encourage Google ...
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 ...
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 ...
Feds urge people to encrypt messages: how do we do that?
The FBI and others are now recommending that Americans send encrypted messages while texting or emailing someone. This comes ...
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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 ...
Google Chat wants to make it easier to find the most important messages
Collaboration is a big part of the Google Chat experience, with spaces being the preferred choice for large groups of people ...