Sanchar Saathi promises fraud protection and lost-phone recovery, but mandatory installation has sparked a privacy backlash.

WhatsApp is the most convenient way to text, but it's not the best. RCS should be the standard for all texting. Then the ...

Open GoogleMessages on your Android device. The RCS option lets others know you read their messages. From now on, when you ...

On an iPhone-dominated campus, even a simple green text can trigger social fallout. How did a phone choice become a catalyst for isolation at Duke?

India’s Sanchar Saathi pre-install mandate faces resistance from Apple, Android OEMs and privacy groups warning of technical, ...

How safe are apps? Apps are the foundation of how most people navigate daily life, yet this ease of use comes with real security costs.

The Centre's order to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on mobile devices triggered pushback from various ...

Non-removable state-run app on each device will attract scrutiny from users, civil society, global manufacturers, in experts' ...

UPDATE (December 10, 2025): Google is pushing out a big photo viewer redesign to its Messages app. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Google Messages might soon get the @mention tool. It allows the user to tag anyone in the RCS group chat. Once tagged, the person will receive a notification even if the particular chat is muted. The ...

See 15 essential pieces of technology that belong in any modern home or office. Find reliable, affordable gadgets reviewed by ...