SMS

  • End-to-End Encryption in Messaging: What It Is and Why It’s Important

    Ever wonder how private your messages really are? You send a text, but who else might be able to read it? Your phone company? The app provider? Hackers? That’s where end-to-end encryption (E2EE) comes in—one of the most important privacy protections in modern messaging. It ensures that only you and the person you’re texting can…

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  • 5 Signs That an SMS is a Scam (And What to Do About It)

    🚨 “Your bank account has been locked! Click this link to restore access.”📩 “Congrats! You’ve won a free iPad! Reply YES to claim your prize.”🔗 “Your package is delayed! Click here to track: [sketchy link]” Ever gotten one of these texts? You’re not alone. SMS scams—also known as smishing (SMS phishing)—are on the rise, and…

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  • How Businesses Use RCS to Improve Customer Communication

    If you’ve ever received a boring text message from a business—just plain text, maybe a link, and no real interaction—you’ve experienced the limitations of SMS. But things are changing fast. With Rich Communication Services (RCS), businesses can now send highly interactive, visually engaging messages that feel more like chatting with a real person. It’s like…

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  • iMessage vs. RCS vs. SMS: What’s the Difference?

    For years, the messaging battle between iPhones and Androids has been blue bubbles vs. green bubbles. Apple’s iMessage was packed with modern features, while Android users were stuck with outdated SMS when texting iPhones. But things are finally changing. Apple now supports RCS (Rich Communication Services)—bringing read receipts, typing indicators, and high-quality media to iPhone-to-Android…

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  • Why Using Temporary Numbers Can Eliminate Spam

    Stop the Spam: Why Temporary SMS Inbound Numbers Are Your New Best Friend Picture this: You sign up for a cool new website, enter your phone number for that “one-time verification code,” and think nothing of it. Fast forward a few weeks, and now your phone is blowing up with “exclusive offers,” “urgent notifications,” and…

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