There are several ways to create a group text on Android, but the simplest way is to use the Google Messages app that’s pre-installed on many Android phones. We’ll also walk you through the process of ...

With almost everyone connected to the internet and online more often than not, you might be thinking there's no longer a point in using Google Messages to communicate. After all, you have WhatsApp and ...

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Every time you need to talk to someone these days, you either use an instant messaging app or hop on your favorite social media platform. And why not? Not only are they convenient, but they also ...

If you no longer want to be involved in a group text, it should be simple enough to remove yourself, right? Wrong, unfortunately. On Android, you’ll need to request permission from the group text’s ...

If you’ve accidentally deleted a very important message, believe me, you’re not alone! We’ve all been there before. And it’s very annoying indeed. Well, you don’t have to worry anymore because there ...

Now, here's how you can add additional people to an existing group text, whether you created it or were added to it. This will remove you from the group text and delete the conversation from your ...