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The larger cover display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 — Best text messaging apps in 2025 Stay in the loop with one of these texting apps.

A Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with its SIM tray ejected next to an SD card — Text message exploits are scarier than ever, but you can protect yourself with these tips Google shares a growing SMS security issue and advises users on how to take preventative action.

Facebook Messenger app's splash screen on a mobile device — Facebook Messenger is breaking up with SMS The messaging app is planning to drop its SMS integration next month.

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Google Messages RCS chatting on a Pixel 4a.

Best messaging apps for Android

By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 26 March 23

Stay in touch with your friends and family with these messaging apps. Many of them add fun ways to ping your loved ones, including stickers and GIFs.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 on a table together

How to set up RCS chat on Samsung phones with Samsung Messages

By Andrew Myrick published 2 January 23

RCS is the "hot new thing" for messaging as it brings an iMessage-like experience to Android. If you have a Samsung phone, here's how to get the feature working right away.

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RCS vs. SMS vs. iMessage: What's the difference?

By Joe Maring last updated 31 December 22

Messaging wars We break down the current state of the RCS vs. iMessage detente, the history of these messaging services, and how SMS fits into the mix.

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