Do you pay for text messaging? If you have a smartphone, you don’t have to. There are plenty of mobile messaging app alternatives that you can try at no cost. They work with different types of phones, ...

Straight-up text messaging is rapidly becoming old-school, The New York Times's Brian X. Chen reports today, as people begin to prefer what he calls "free" over-the-Internet messaging services like ...

Although there's a pretty good chance you already have a phone number on your smartphone, your primary number assigned by your carrier isn't your only option for calling and texting. There are ...

A debate is raging about taking and making hands-free calls behind the wheel. Some folks think the practice is perfectly safe, while others (like the National Transportation{}Safety{}Board) believe ...

School messaging app Remind will soon face a major disruption to its texting service, after communications giant Verizon announced that it will charge an additional fee on all SMS messages sent by the ...

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When it works, a text shortcut tool can feel like magic. Create a few shortcuts for your most frequently typed phrases or sentences, and you can enter them instantly with just a few keystrokes. With a ...

T-Mobile users in LA can now use satellite SMS to text their loved ones, call 911, and receive emergency alerts, thanks to SpaceX’s Starlink. SpaceX is also offering one month of free Starlink service ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) -- In Des Moines on Wednesday, a number of bills were discussed in subcommittee meetings. One of these has to do with distracted driving, banning handheld devices while driving ...