Woman asks for $100 as test of friendship, results go viral
"I need to borrow $100," she wrote to her friends. "I'll tell you why tomorrow."
Simple mind trick to stop you texting a crush goes viral—'feels good'
"I fell into the trap of investing in someone who wasn't genuinely interested," creator tells Newsweek. "I want to help others."
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Dad melts hearts as "precious" daily messages to his daughter go viral
"Ever since I moved away to university my dad has text me every day...something I always look forward to," she told Newsweek.
Moment woman accidentally uncovers a family group chat exists without her
Her experience reveals the difficulty of navigating the ins and outs of group chats—inclusion, etiquette and privacy, to name a few.
Hysterics as couple uses corporate language during fight: "Prompt response"
"I am writing to inform you that I will be picking up some provisions (Wingstop)," the couple's ultra-polite text messages began.
Woman on a date sends text to flatmates, chaos ensues: 'I love girlhood'
Video of friends' frantic cleaning spree after receiving a 'date going well' message goes viral
Apple to integrate RCS in iPhones, enhancing cross-platform messaging
The tech giant has announced that iPhones will support Rich Communication Services in 2024.
Reason Gen-Z son was excluded from family vacation abroad sparks fury
Several Reddit users criticized the parent's reaction to the Generation Z son's response in the latest viral clip.
How to avoid getting scammed on WhatsApp
According to the FTC, bank fraud warnings were the most common form of text message scam reported.
Bad news for Jonah Hill in Sarah Brady text controversy
An exclusive poll for Newsweek probed the public's view of Hill following his text message scandal.
Woman slammed for dictating how in-law can send texts: "Her boundary"
"I'd feel a bit weird about someone feeling they got to control how I communicate with them," one commenter said.
Man slammed for asking date to send picture of random body part—"Block him"
Ther prospective date slammed him for showing a "total disregard for boundaries."
This woman sent a text to the wrong number, and her life changed forever
"He started calling and texting me almost every day, which I kind of loved because he was easy to talk to," Brenda Stearns said.
Passenger texts final words to wife before fatal plane crash
Members of the Cleveland Jewish community are mourning lives lost in a plane crash that occurred Thursday in stormy weather.
"Hello gorgeous:" Woman shares car wash's texts with and without husband
Carri-Ann Bloom told Newsweek that she shared a screenshot of the texts to Reddit because she is "not going to be that silent person anymore."
Woman Told to Dump Boyfriend Secretly Messaging Ex for Past 5 Years
"Don't think I'd be able to get over something that's happened over such a long period," one person commented. "Not just a moment of madness is it?"
Most Americans Think Texts Are Incomplete Without Emojis: Survey
A global survey ahead of World Emoji Day showed that the meaning of emojis differ greatly depending on where someone is from.
Secret Service Slammed Over Report of Deleted Jan. 6 Text Messages
A government oversight official told congressional committees the Secret Service deleted the texts as a congressional probe turns its focus on the agency.
'My Wife Thinks So Little of Me': Woman's Supermarket Text Spark Debate
Some felt he should be "thankful" to his wife but others viewed it as encouraging "the hapless husband trope."
Woman Backed for Reporting Boss Blowing Up Her Phone on Vacation: 'Blocked'
"My phone was flooded with text messages," she wrote. "Ding after ding I think I got close to 15 texts."
Man's 'Awful' Attempt at Romantic Message to Wife Horrifies Internet
"If I received that message I would most likely end the relationship," one person on social media wrote. "How bizarre."
'I'll Let You Know': Debate Ignites Over Common Text Responses
"This, along with 'I'll keep you posted,' and 'Let me get back to you' have become the new 'no' and I can't tell you how disappointing that is," one tweet read.
Internet Backs Man Who Shared Neighbor's Rude Text in Group Chat
"If you've got something to say, but you're concerned it's bad enough to ruin your image, then don't say such s***** things," commented one Reddit user.
Wife Urged To Dump Husband Over 'Flirty' Texts Sent to Another Woman
One woman said he was likely "testing the waters" and asked: "do you honestly think he wouldn't take it further?"
Woman With Missing Dog Gets Scam Texts Threats To Expose Affair to Her Wife
"I won't. I can barely look at her already," she replied when the scammer told her she wouldn't be able to look her (non-existent) wife in the face again.
The First WhatsApp Revolt?
Modern government requires mobile messaging apps, but the public demands transparency and a digital paper trail.
'Biggest Heartbreak': Woman Who Still Texts Dead Boyfriend Blocked by Phone
"My husband died three years ago," one commenter said. "I still pay for his phone service so everyone can text his phone."
'Are You Still Interested You Piece of Crap?': Woman Aghast at Text From HR
"I applied for a job and this is how they respond back," the woman wrote.