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 ...

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 ...

You can use Facebook Messenger Rooms to video chat with up to 50 people at once from the Messenger app for mobile or desktop, ...

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 ...

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, ...