Messages on Android
Texting made simple.
1. Open Messages
Tap the blue speech-bubble icon. Recent chats are listed by date.
2. New text
Tap Start chat. Type a name or phone number. Type your message. Tap the arrow.
3. Send a photo
Tap the plus or paperclip icon. Pick from gallery or take a new photo.
4. Voice note
Hold the microphone icon. Speak. Release to send. Quick and hands-free.
5. Block a number
Tap a chat. Tap the three dots. Tap Block & report spam.
6. RCS chat
Modern Android texts use RCS — read receipts, big photos, group chats. Free.
Never share Social Security or bank numbers by text. Real banks never ask this way.