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.

Way back in 1992, before we had emoji, before we had read receipts, the very first text message was sent from a computer to a cell phone.

Text message stealing malware is targeting smartphones to gain access to users' data A sprawling SMS stealer campaign is utilizing Telegram bots and fake app ads to gain access to Android devices.