Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...

Google also mentioned “it’s snowing” last year, but we’re not seeing that available yet. In all, Google teased “15+ hidden Screen Effects prompt words.” They work in both RCS and SMS conversations, ...

Add a little pizazz to your text messages. Credit: Mashable composite Apple's iPhones offer the ability to add special effects to iMessages. This fun functionality allows you to make your messages ...

Hamid is a dedicated technology enthusiast with a deep passion for testing new gadgets. With over five years of experience in the tech field, he has honed his skills and knowledge in various areas of ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Full-screen message effects are among the most ...

When you receive a text message, you sometimes see special effects, like balloons floating or fireworks exploding across your screen. These special effects can be triggered by using specific words or ...