Tired Of Google Messages? These 4 Texting Apps Might Be Better For You

With the Samsung Messages going away, many Android users will be exclusively using Google Messages, which was already the ...

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app, launching this week these features

XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, now has a new release date. X’s new iPhone and iPad app will arrive this week. An ...
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The best private messaging apps of 2026: Expert tested

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...
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The 5 Best Messaging Apps For Android In 2026

Messaging and social media apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram displayed on a smartphone screen. - Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The freedom that an Android phone offers also ...
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Samsung Messages is going away, so here are 5 the best messaging alternatives

Here are the best messaging apps to replace Samsung Messages before it shuts down.
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Your iPhone Could Get End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging With iOS 26.5

The iOS 26.5 beta brings back an option to enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on your device. When Apple brought RCS ...

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I'd switch to now

If you use Samsung's built-in texting app, you'll need an alternative soon. Here's why, and your best options.
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The 5 Best Messaging Apps For Android In 2026

The freedom that an Android phone offers also comes with a price, and one of the biggest is the app overload. Unlike iOS and other Apple devices, where iMessage dominates everyday conversation between ...