SMS is an acronym that means "Short Message Service." It refers to standard text messages on cellular devices.

Trillions of text messages are sent and received via SMS-enabled devices every day, but have you ever stopped to ask, “What is SMS, exactly?” One of the oldest forms of mobile messaging, SMS messages ...

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Unless you’ve sought out an alternative, the default SMS app on your Android device is probably called Messages, with two blue speech bubbles overlapping on a white background. This is Google Messages ...

SMS has been around for a while — and it’s only getting smarter. How can you use this communication method in your marketing efforts? SMS, or short message service, are those unpretentious little text ...

Your iPhone messages could be green for two reasons: you're texting Android users, or you're not connected to Wi-Fi.

Today, it is more vital than ever for companies to be able to reach their target audiences where they are. Email and social media have long been staples of customer engagement strategies, but the ...

Phishing attempts via text message are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Learn how to avoid text scams and what to do if you fall victim. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To ...