We've all been here before. All of us have, at one point or another, accidentally deleted an important text. Gloria, from Chepachet, Rhode Island, reached out to us with this question: "I accidentally ...

With so much of our lives contained on our devices, especially our iPhones or iPads, it can feel particularly devastating if you accidentally delete a message you still need. Whether it is ...

We've all sent texts and then anxiously checked our phones for a response or a sign they've read it. The good news is that most modern messaging apps, such as Google Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook ...

Our smartphones hold countless conversations and memories. Unfortunate circumstances, such as a lost, stolen, or malfunctioning phone can cause us to lose them all within seconds. It's also highly ...

If you need another reason to stop doomscrolling, we’ve got one ready: It can lead to anxiety-inducing information you wish you didn’t see. Case in point for me: TikTok videos about how people can ...

When you send an iPhone text message, it’s natural to wonder if the recipient has read it. The Messages app on iPhone includes a feature called read receipts, which allows you to see if and when your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Let the computer send your text for you. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you know how to schedule texts on iPhone, you can make sure you never forget to send a reminder, birthday greeting or ...