WhatsApp alerts you to all incoming messages from your contacts and groups using the same notification sound. Even though this sound is distinctive enough to tell you when a notification is from ...

A background image can set a tone for the conversation. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Accidentally texting the wrong person can bring disastrous consequences, and yet it’s incredibly simple to ...

Custom chat colors are now available in the latest Google Messages beta. The feature lets you change chat colors for yourself and the receiver. There are nine different chat colors available to choose ...

The mobile phone experience is all about swipes and gestures. Google Messages lets you swipe away messages that you want to archive. While that’s pretty convenient, Google might let you customize what ...