I unbox, set up, test, and review a wide range of consumer tech products from my home in Florida, often with the help of my pitbull Bradley. I'm PCMag's expert on fitness and smart home technology, and I've written more than 6,000 articles and reviews in the 10-plus years I've been here. Google says 'your latest conversation threads, contacts, and other settings will be encrypted and cached on your browser.' The web client works with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge, but not Internet Explorer.

In this support document (Opens in a new window), Google notes that Messages for web 'sends SMS messages using a connection from your computer to your phone, so carrier fees will apply, just like on the mobile app.' To avoid getting charged for data while using this feature, be sure to connect your phone to Wi-Fi. 'On Messages for web, you can send stickers, emoji, and attach images in addition to sending text,' Google Product Management Director Sanaz Ahari wrote in a blog post (Opens in a new window). You'll need to open Messages for web (Opens in a new window) on your computer, then scan the QR code there with your phone. The highly requested feature is rolling out now to try it out, open the Android Messages app (Opens in a new window) on your phone, tap the more options menu ( ) select 'Messages for web,' and follow the on-screen instructions. Google is bringing Messages to the web so you can send and receive texts from your computer. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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