To make a Telegram account, you need a working phone number and the mobile app downloaded on your iPhone or Android device. You can't make a Telegram account through the desktop app, but you can sign ...

To video chat on an Android device, you'll need to download a third-party app like Facebook Messenger or Zoom.

I walk through how I create a group chat using Facebook Messenger on my iPhone. This works the same on your iPad, computer, or any device with the Messenger app. I show how to start a group, pick ...

Arattai messaging app is gearing up for a major AI-powered upgrade with Zia AI. CEO Mani Vembu confirmed that AI integration ...

WhatsApp stands out as one of the best apps for staying connected with friends and family. Its user-friendly interface, coupled with a plethora of features (including some hidden WhatsApp features you ...

We hear Signal is in the news. As longtime fans of the app, and secure messaging more broadly, we feel like it's our duty at Engadget to ensure you know how to use the software properly. Signal is ...

Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, covering phones, texting apps and smartwatches -- obsessing about how we can make the most of them. Mike also keeps an eye out on the movie and toy ...

Bluesky is a great alternative to platforms like X, especially in 2025. The platform offers most everything you'd expect from a social media site, from serious discussions, to copious memes, to DMs, ...