Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. BeLight Software is a software developer based in Odessa ...

Apple added a new kind of effect in Messages in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia that let you apply basic styling to selections, like bold or underline, and animate text with effects. These text ...

iOS 18 is bringing major changes to the Messages app, with Apple adding Tapback reaction changes new formatting, updated effects, satellite support, better texting with green bubble people, and ...

For me, texting always felt purely functional. I used it to send quick replies, confirm plans, or share links. Messaging apps had turned into tools rather than something I enjoyed using. That didn’t ...

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 ...