Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...

When you want to get a point across, simple text isn't always enough. In person you'd wave your arms or point, but until recently texting someone would be like standing still -- just plain words ...

Google Messages is the go-to texting service for Android users. Google is in the process of rolling out two new Messages features: an Unsubscribe button to block spam, and a visually refined landscape ...

If you spend more time communicating on your iPhone through WhatsApp than any of Apple's first-party options, we have some good news for you. As spotted by WABetaInfo this week, the newest update for ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

The Messages app becomes more playful -- and more practical if you're out of range -- in the latest iOS update. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of ...