SMS Backup and Restore is still one of the best for backing up Android text messages—and in this guide, I'll also walk you ...

The change allows employers to bypass previously selected message settings. Google rolled out a new feature that allows employers to archive text messages sent on company-provided Android devices.

Google's latest update to its Android messaging ecosystem has sparked workplace anxiety, as the company confirms that employers can access or archive text messages on certain devices under specific ...

The rise of RCS on Android in recent years has made traditional text messaging leaps and bounds better than it once used to be. You can now send high-quality photos and videos, react to messages, and ...

The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We ...

S ettings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. If you are using a Samsung-based smartphone, your text messages can be stored in the Samsung OS's Recycle Bin for up to 30 days. If ...

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 ...