Google Messages is adding a trash folder for deleted texts, bringing it in line with iMessage and other messaging apps.

The purpose of Recovery Contacts is to act as a secure backup when standard verification steps, such as receiving an SMS ...

WhatsApp is reportedly simplifying encrypted chat backup recovery with passkey support, letting users unlock backups using ...

Google is announcing new privacy and recovery tools to combat spam across multiple products related to Android, including suspicious link detection in messages, sign-in with phone number, and recovery ...

Anyone who's ever had their Google account hacked can tell you what a pain it is to recover. You'll spend hours or even days on it, and recovery isn't guaranteed, no matter what you do. On Wednesday, ...

WhatsApp is rolling out biometric-based encryption for chat backups, meaning your face, fingerprint, or screen lock will soon ...

Google is introducing new recovery tools that aim to make it less frustrating to regain access when you’re locked out of your account. Instead of answering security questions or entering a recovery ...

After an update, “Backup details” disappeared from the Backup page in Android’s settings. A new update has brought these details back to the page. This change is appearing in version 25.38 of Google ...

We’ve all done it—accidentally deleting a text we meant to keep. Whether it was a sweet message from a loved one or an important piece of info, the panic that follows can feel real. But don’t worry.

Open the Settings app, swipe down to the bottom, and choose Privacy & Security. Choose Tracking, and tick off the All Apps to Request to Track setting. You’ll also see any apps you’ve given tracking ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history ...