Is Instagram not sending the SMS code for two-factor authentication? Let's help you figure out what's going on!

Google has shared more details around its plans on replacing SMS codes with QR codes for user authentication. Read on for the details!

How to use Android's built-in SMS Backup Many phones (including Pixel phones) have a built-in automatic SMS backup, courtesy of Google, in the messaging app.

RCS has been available for a while, but service on your Android will come down to your carrier.

Jason Cipriani/CNET For those Android users lucky enough to have already received Android 4.4 KitKat on their preferred device, changing the default SMS app is possible, but very hidden.