Sending a "thumbs-up" emoji over text can have major legal implications after a judge in Canada ruled the simple response can represent agreeing to a legally binding contract. Justice T.J. Keene said ...

Ever wondered why some texts just feel warmer and more engaging? The secret might be in those tiny, colorful emojis you sprinkle into your messages. Emojis aren't just playful add-ons; they're ...

Your favorite emoji might reveal more about you than your therapist. According to a new study published in the journal Current Psychology from Oklahoma State University, your emoji habits might be a ...

Four in 10 Americans believe a text feels naked without an emoji, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans (aged 21+) revealed 41% of respondents believe a message needs to include an ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. The Android additions include editing your ...

Smartphones have changed a lot of the ways we communicate. For some, texting is the primary or preferred form of communication. Within that group, some opt less for texting with words and instead use ...

I use my iPhone’s stock Messages app all day, every day, to communicate with my partner, friends, and family. As such, I’m always messing around with features like stickers, animated GIFs, and Apple ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As institutions increasingly make use of clinical texting applications, emoji and emoticons have become a common ...