Texting stories

Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.

One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.

Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.

Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.

My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.

A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.

The advice on consent in sexting differs from general sex advice articles, according to a study by A.A. Hasinoff from the University of Colorado.

The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.

Survey: 80% now use text messages for work, with business texting key to modern communication but risks overload.

The outage began approximately 4:30am this morning and affects the ability receive text messages from people registered to the emergency service.

Two University of Canterbury researchers have received $870,000 in Marsden funding over three years to research how engineering and psychology coul.

My big problem with phone calls these days is that you have to drop whatever you are doing in order to talk to the person calling you. It’s rather rude, really.

Despite global declines, New Zealanders remain keen on texting, sending 22 million texts daily on Vodafone's network, celebrating 20 years since the first text.

MightyText, this week's top Android app, lets you text from your computer - ideal for work, or when your phone's battery dies.

TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.

Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.

Telecom launches flexible prepaid plans, letting customers tailor their usage: talk, text, or data, without being tied to a contract.

Viewers have been flocking to a locally produced online drama series that allows the viewers to influence the story.

Starting 26th October, New Zealand residents, young and old can compete for the title of the fastest texter and become the inaugural New Zealand TXT Champion.

New Zealand may ban holding mobile phones while driving by year-end, possibly imposing a NZD $50 fine or 25 demerit points; handsfree remains allowed.