OK, lions aren't manipulating their fuzzy paws to send text messages to the rest of their pride. Rather, scientists in Kenya have outfitted local lions with GPS tracking collars that send automated text message updates to the researchers on their locations. Every hour, the GPS collars transmit a text message to a server, which eventually sends the data to a satellite map that shows the lions' Read more

Group messaging was all the rage at this year's SXSWi, and now Google's recently acquired Slide Inc. is throwing itself into the ring with Disco, a free group messaging app for the iPhone. Launched late last week, Disco allows you to set up messaging groups, then send and receive SMS texts among each other in one clean and organized fashion. The app may be free, but text messaging rates will Read more

AT&T changed its data plans last year, and starting on Jan. 23, the company will be initiating updates to its messaging and upgrade plans as well. While it may not be good news for current customers, there is a slight light at the end of the tunnel for those iPhone customers hoping to upgrade with a discount. Check it out below! Text Messaging Text messaging plans now consist of Messaging Read more

Want to keep your kids from sending naughty text messages to each other? Fear not, Apple has your back. Apple was just approved for a 2008 antisexting application of sorts that would allow parents to block and filter certain words and phrases from the text messaging feature on their kids' iPhones. This application could be enabled or disabled, much like the parental controls you find on your TV Read more

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is having a busy week. He crashed during stage five of the Tour of California and also defended himself against allegations of drug use during the Tour de France. On a bit more optimistic note, Lance's new commercials for Radio Shack — the cycling team he rides for — came out this week. In the spots, Lance gives some lessons on cell phone etiquette, which Read more

If you've been longing for a BBM-style chat and text client on your iPhone, you can stop holding your breath — Hello! has arrived. This mobile-to-mobile messaging service works like BBM by assigning you a PIN so you can keep your number a secret, and all of your texts are free since you aren't using your SMS plan. Plus, Hello! is available worldwide as it works on 3G, GSM, and WiFi networks, Read more

When I asked, most of you agreed that technology makes infidelity easier, and now a new app seems to basically encourage it — or at least enable it. The aptly named Tiger Text, a free iPhone app, allows you to send text messages that delete themselves after a set period of time. To take advantage of this wonderful bit of technology (can you sense the sarcasm?), both users need to have an Read more

I saw this crazy iPhone app yesterday called iTrust that records your mates attempts to break into your texts and emails while you're away. The app developers also give an interesting fact: 67 percent of British women say they regularly snoop around in their boyfriend's phone. It got me wondering how many people would actually buy this app in fear that their significant others are spying on them? Read more