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New WhatsApp update lets users set up ‘Favourites’ list for quick access

July 17, 2024 1:49 pm

Here’s how you can add your best friends or family group chats to your ‘Favourites’ list.

Google Messages may soon get support for satellite-based text messaging

August 29, 2023 4:20 pm

Google is reportedly joining forces with Garmin to bring satellite-powered text messaging to Google Messages.

Reminders through text can help smokers quit, says study

June 09, 2014 5:12 pm

Text messages seem to give smokers the constant reminders they need to stay focused on quitting

Kids who SMS more have 'better literacy skills’

February 05, 2011 12:10 pm

Researchers discovered that rather than destroying their use of English,texting improves children's ability to recognise rhymes and speech patterns.

Keyboards fast making handwriting history

February 27, 2009 1:47 pm

Experts say that the ancient art form of handwriting is dying out - thanks to email and text messaging and the ubiquitous keyboard.

Texting doesn't harm kids’ literacy

February 23, 2009 1:16 pm

A new study has shown that frequent use of text abbreviations does not harm kids’ literacy - and may even improve it.

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