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Meta can see your Instagram messages now, and it's time to stop using it

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Encryption is gone Meta has ended encrypted Instagram DMs as of May 8, 2026.

Encryption is gone
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These 3 Samsung Messages features will be hard to give up — but switching to Google Messages might not be all bad

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Bittersweet switch Samsung Messages is shutting down, but thankfully, Google Messages offers several useful features.

Bittersweet switch
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Google Messages now gives you a second chance to recover deleted chats

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Saved by the trash Google Messages now includes a trash folder to recover deleted chats within 30 days.

Saved by the trash
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Google Messages update fixes something that always bothered me about Smart Replies

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Long due update The feature helps prevent accidental sends when tapping Smart Replies.

Long due update
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Pixel's new RCS change could let your boss see all messages on your phone

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Work phones aren't safe Google's new RCS Archival feature lets employers intercept and store RCS chats on work-managed Pixel phones.

Work phones aren't safe
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How to back up and restore text messages on Android

By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated

Easy transfers Google doesn't always seamlessly transfer messages between devices. Microsoft's SMS Organizer is a great alternative to move texts between phones.

Easy transfers
WhatsApp to bring collage feature for cleaner status updates with 'Layouts'

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

Collage Status updates WhatsApp is testing a new “Layout” feature that allows users to share collaged photos as status updates, similar to Instagram’s Stories.

Collage Status updates
Telegram finally brings a handy feature that users were missing all along

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

Chromecast videos Android users on Telegram can now enjoy watching memes with friends or presenting important content in a meeting on big screens.

Chromecast videos
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Samsung Galaxy S25 gains AI-powered suggested replies for enhanced messaging

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

AI responses The Galaxy S25 series have a ton of Galaxy AI-powered features, and a new feature for Samsung Keyboard is now being added.

AI responses
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WhatsApp's latest update brings quicker emoji reactions and other notable features

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

New Update WhatsApp has begun the new year with a bunch of notable updates.

New Update
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