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Iran protesters turn to Bluetooth messaging app to bypass internet blackouts
January 15, 2026 1:39 pm
As Iran government cracks down on internet access, protestors are turning to offline Bluetooth messaging apps like Bitchat to stay connected.
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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