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Why SMS still survives

Yet, when it comes to time-sensitive, mission-critical communication, SMS continues to reign supreme. Its uses range from a bank delivering a one-time password (OTP), or a clinic reminding a patient ...
The enduring relevance of SMS in real-time messaging eraBy Richard Simpson, Managing Director, BulkSMSIssued by CelerityJohannesburg, 07 Oct 2025 SMS offers reliability. In today’s hyperconnected ...
Overview Step-by-step guide on how to schedule text messages on iPhone and Android.Use iOS 18 Send Later and Google Messages Scheduling for easy planning.Explor ...
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new shift in the Android malware landscape where dropper apps, which are typically used to deliver banking trojans, to also distribute simpler ...
The first SMS was sent in 1992, when an engineer of an IT service company based in the U.K. sent it to his colleague to wish him a Merry Christmas. One year later, Finnish company Nokia released the ...
In May 2024, Google adjusted the release schedule for Android Studio to release new features more quickly. But that wasn’t fast enough. And so now it’s accelerating the release schedule for its ...
A mobile ad fraud operation dubbed IconAds that consisted of 352 Android apps has been disrupted, according to a new report from HUMAN. The identified apps were designed to load out-of-context ads on ...
A new Android malware campaign distributing a previously unidentified SMS stealer has infected nearly 100,000 devices, primarily in Uzbekistan. The malware, dubbed Qwizzserial, was identified by Group ...
Samsung has announced the beta program for One UI 8, meaning the release with Android 16 on board. This is a surprise to many because One UI 7 only landed in January for the S25 series, and for most ...
Google Chrome for Android is introducing a new feature that will automatically detect and populate one-time verification codes (OTP) received via SMS. The functionality extends a capability that has ...
Google Chrome for Android could soon get support for automatic detection and filling of two-factor codes sent via SMS. Android apps have supported this functionality for years now, but this capability ...