Dear Apple: Please Set iMessage Free [Apple]

Normally I avoid complaining about Apple because (a)there are plenty of other people carrying that flag, and (b) I honestly like Apple and own numerous lovely iProducts. I’m even using one to write this post. More »

Counterpoint: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Using iMessage [Etiquette]

Nobody enjoys being ignored. It is the worst, most loathsome feeling in the world. And being ignored via text message is the double worst, because your whole body is practically salivating for that familiar chime or buzz alert, and it just. never. comes. It’s like the worst, most emotionally fraught, prolonged sneeze. Have I made my point? More »

Are You Having Problems With iMessage and iCloud? [Chatroom]

Reports are circulating that iCloud and iMessage are suffering from technical difficulties, some of which have been confirmed by Apple (namely the whole iCloud not loading messages sent prior to yesterday part). But the iMessage thing has gone unacknowledged, leading some to believe that the company might be tinkering with the system behind the scenes. More »