Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

By July, Samsung devices will rely on Google Messages, instead of the formerly-installed Samsung Messages.

Elon Musk’s XChat Messaging App Appears on App Store With April 17 Release Date For iPhones and These Top Features

Apple’s App Store listing reveals that Elon Musk’s XChat messaging app will launch on April 17, 2026 for iPhone and iPad. The standalone app promises end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages, ...

This Popular Samsung App Is Officially Being Discontinued In 2026

Samsung has notified users that it will be discontinuing one of its most commonly used apps in the coming months. Here's what ...

XChat, X’s standalone messaging app, launching soon with these features

XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, now has a release date. X’s new iPhone and iPad app will arrive in one week. An ...
Tech Times

XChat to Launch on iPhone, iPad Next Week—Is the Messaging App Secure?

XChat is X and Elon Musk's answer to end-to-end instant messaging apps, now coming soon to iOS. But is this standalone app ...
Android Authority

Google Messages is finally getting group chat icon customization and RCS tags for contacts

Google has finally announced that custom icon support for RCS group chats will soon be available in Google Messages. The company has also confirmed that Google Messages will soon allow users to snooze ...
Android Authority

Latest Google Messages bug gives you two or three app icons (Update: Fixed!)

A bug in the new Google Messages beta, version v20250811, is causing users to see two or even three app icons in their app drawer. The bug affects only beta users. All icons launch the same app, so ...