MMS

British

abbreviation

multimedia messaging service: a method of transmitting graphics, video or sound files and short text messages over wireless networks, esp on mobile phones

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"The most harmful mistake is to believe in the effectiveness of MMS without hard scientific evidence," emphasizes Dr. Dudek-Wicher.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

They described it as a “miracle mineral solution,” or MMS.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

An initial six-week public consultation about the plan to shut MMS and merge six first and primary schools into three is currently under way.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

RCS, short for rich communication services, is an upgrade over standard SMS and MMS texting that’s backed by the GSM Association.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Apple said the new technology would work alongside iMessage and offer better interoperability than SMS or MMS.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

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