We tested the best walkie talkies in the field and in a head-to-head to see which had the longest range and best clarity.

With people becoming more dependent on cell phones and internet, walkie-talkies can be seen today as an obsolete technology.

It must be noted that all of these apps run on the internet and cannot be used to intercept radio waves or tune into frequencies used by physical walkie talkies. This also means the apps may not work ...

Walkie-talkie-style systems like PTT are often used in a public-safety capacity, such as with firefighting and emergency services, where relaying information quickly and clearly is essential.