The technology of text messaging paved the way for more abbreviated forms of communication. More than shortening words through "txtspeak" to fit character limits (that don't really matter much these ...

For the past week, much to the annoyance of my friends, parents, and acquaintances, I’ve been testing Giphy Keys, a free iOS keyboard from the gif-obsessed website. It’s made texting so much better.

In the days of fast communication, sometimes an animated GIF can be perfect for certain situations. That, or you can just be having some fun with a friend or relative by sending amusing images to each ...

GIFs are a great way to make your chats more lively and fun. They could even depict your response or brighten up your conversation. But sometimes, the GIF keyboard suddenly disappears from your iPhone ...