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The Best SMS Text Messaging Apps for Android
Support for the protocol is limited now—but you can still find it.
Microsoft Is Forcibly Removing Internet Explorer From Your PC
Also: Instagram launches a new messaging system for creators, and Minecraft gets some new branded casual footwear.
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That
People in Europe are making GDPR requests to have their private messages erased, but Elon’s team is ignoring them.
WhatsApp Launches a Proxy Tool to Fight Internet Censorship
Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, the encrypted messaging app is introducing proxy connections that can help people get online.
Stop Using Social Media Apps. The Web Version Is Often Better
It’s all the same features, but none of the distractions or annoying notifications.
End-to-End Encryption Is Coming to Android Group Chats
Plus: Apple’s mixed-reality headset creeps toward actual reality, and a stronger type of Gorilla Glass is coming to phone screens.
How to Use Technology to Fuel Long-Distance Love
When I started digitally dating my bicoastal bae, we needed new ways to stay connected. These apps and tips helped us.
How to Get Slack’s Paid Features for Free
If you can afford it, the app is worth it. But if you can’t, some workarounds will get you similar features without spending a dime.
Android Users Can Finally ‘Like’ Messages From iPhones
Plus: Uber wants to serve ads during rides, and popular streaming services start cracking down on shared accounts.