AT&T, Verizon and Sprint release teen-friendly phones. Dec. 16, 2008— -- Pity my poor nieces. They're at that age where the cell phone they carry says so very much about them. If they show up at ...

Learn how to set up an iPhone shortcut that locates your phone and takes a photo when you text it a specific keyword.

Trillions of text messages are sent and received via SMS-enabled devices every day, but have you ever stopped to ask, “What is SMS, exactly?” One of the oldest forms of mobile messaging, SMS messages ...

Not all conversations require a phone call. Sometimes a simple text message is exactly what's needed to get the job done. Let’s be honest: talking on the phone isn't always fun — or necessary. In fact ...

My partner and I started dating while we were long-distance and communicated through phone calls. He also prefers to talk to his friends on the phone instead of through text messages. I realized that ...

Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile ...

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Calling 911 during an emergency can save your life, but what if you can’t talk on the phone? That’s where text to 911 comes in. In January 2022, the Alabama 9-1-1 Board ...