Sometimes I impress myself with my ability to have a conversation via text using nothing but emoji. Texting has replaced talking, and emojis have replaced texting — no words needed. Just send a little ...

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. For whatever reason, Google is now rolling ...

Google Messages is a fun place to chat with friends, and the coming animated emojis will make it more fun. Some users of the messaging app are already getting the opportunity to try out this feature.

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...