You Can Now React to iMessages With Emojis and Stickers
Not every text message needs a written response. If someone said something funny, you hit them with a “Haha” reaction. If you’re good with a proposed plan, reaction with a…
The Dos and Don’ts of Texting in a New Relationship
While texting often is looked down upon when it comes to developing a new relationship with someone, it can be a useful tool when first getting to know someone. It’s…
You Can Bring ‘Blob’ Emojis Back to Your Android Phone
Screenshot: Jake Peterson I’m generally an Apple man, but even I can admit Android’s “blobs” were the superior emoji. They’re cute, they’re fun, they’re unique, and they were unjustly retired…
When It Is (and Isn’t) OK to ‘Double Text’ Someone You’re Dating
Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock) Dating comes with its fair share of rules (“wait 24 hours until after the date to call”), and so does texting (“never end a text with…
You Should Start Texting Yourself in WhatsApp
Photo: Nadir Keklik (Shutterstock) The beauty of WhatsApp, along with other popular third-party chat apps, is that it allows you to message anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re reaching out…
You Should Be ‘Textually Compatible’ With Your Partner
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) We’ve all been there: You send a text to your partner and you’re left on read. On your end, you think “what’s so hard about answering a…
How to Break the Cycle of Fighting With Your Partner Via Text
Photo: Fida Olga (Shutterstock) Communication is key to a solid relationship, but does it matter how it takes place? While sharing your thoughts and emotions with your partner via text…
Why Is Everyone Using NGL on Instagram?
Screenshot: Lindsey Ellefson Since introducing trendy new apps like BeReal and Dimensional is my schtick now, it’s important I bring you news of NGL, an app that pairs with your…
How to Stop Someone From Editing the iMessages They Send You
Apple’s iOS 16 introduces some awesome new Messaging features: With the new update, you can recover deleted messages for up to 30 days, mark messages as unread to return to…
How to Fix Slow Messaging on Your Pixel
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) Messaging is supposed to be instant: You send a message, and the recipient reads it in seconds. They send you a reply, you know what’s up…