Galaxy users can now edit RCS messages sent to iPhone users

After years of wait, Apple finally started supporting RCS last year. The supports many modern messaging features like typing indicators, group messaging, high-resolution media sharing, and stickers. However, its compatibility between Android and iOS devices still has some gaps. Soon, Galaxy users will be able to edit RCS messages they sent to iPhone users. Google […]

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Google messages dévoile une fonctionnalité qui pourrait vous éviter bien des humiliations

Rappeler un SMS que vous auriez préférer ne jamais envoyer, c’est ce que va proposer l’application de messagerie Google Messages qui est disponible sur la plupart des smartphones Android. Pour le moment, l’option n’est disponible qu’en version bêta pour les conversations de (grands) groupes. Voici une nouveauté qui soulagera les personnes qui ont le SMS […]

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iOS 18.4 Brings RCS Support to Google Fi, Mint Mobile and Other T-Mobile MVNOs

The second beta of iOS 18.4 expands RCS messaging support to more carriers in the United States and other countries, according to multiple reports on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social media sites. After installing iOS 18.4, iPhone users with Mint Mobile, Google Fi, Ultra Mobile, Tello, and US Mobile are able to toggle […]

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Google says Samsung has been intrumental in improving RCS adoption

RCS is the successor to SMS that MMS could never be. It offers modern messaging capabilities, including high-resolution image and video sharing, typing indicators, message reactions, and group chats. Google says Samsung has been instrumental in improving the adoption of RCS in the Android ecosystem. Google and Samsung worked for years to improve RCS adoption […]

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Green Bubble Emoji Reactions From Android Users Now Show Up Properly on iPhones

With the launch of iOS 18, Apple added support for RCS, or Rich Communication Services. ‌RCS‌ replaces SMS/MMS as the default messaging standard for any “green bubble” conversations, and because it’s more modern, it supports features like read receipts and typing indicators. ‌RCS‌ is also supposed to support emoji reactions from Android users, but it […]

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Google Messages will let you choose HD quality while sending images

Google Messages has become the default messaging app on most Samsung phones worldwide. Samsung took this step to simplify the availability of RCS. Now, Google is making it easier to select image quality when sharing photos with others over the RCS standard. Google Messages to bring WhatsApp-like HD image quality option Google is taking inspiration […]

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You could send RCS messages from your Galaxy Watch in the future

RCS has received a much-needed boost after Apple adopted it recently with iOS 18. However, it is still limited to smartphones, and Google plans to expand RCS to Wear OS smartwatches. It is being reported that the Google Messages app, which is now being pushed as Samsung’s default messaging app, could soon be able to […]

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Google and GSMA working on E2EE for RCS between Android and iPhone

Yesterday, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. It brings support for Rich Communication Services (RCS), an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, and a feature that Android has been offering since 2019.  With that, now when iPhone and Android users message each other using the stock messaging app, they will be able to enjoy many […]

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End-to-End Encryption Coming for iPhone-to-Android RCS Messages

The GSM Association (GSMA), the organization responsible for developing the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard, announced on Tuesday that it is working to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages sent between Android and iPhone devices, though no specific timeline for the implementation has been provided. The news comes on the heels of Apple’s recent adoption […]

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RCS in iOS 18: What You Need to Know About Apple’s Android Messaging Overhaul

Apple adopted Rich Communication Services (RCS) with the launch of iOS 18, upgrading messaging standards for non-iMessage conversations. Apple’s decision to adopt RCS came as a shock when it was first announced in November 2023 because Google had been aggressively pushing Apple to implement RCS for years, but Apple wouldn’t budge. This guide explains everything […]

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Samsung users can now chat with iPhone users via RCS

Earlier today, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. Among other things, it offers support for Rich Communications Services (RCS), enabling better messaging between Android and iOS. RCS is an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, offering many additional features, such as read receipts, typing indicators, message reactions, the ability to send higher-resolution media, and the […]

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Galaxy phones to get dual-SIM RCS feature via Google Messages

RCS is among the most interesting communication features right now. It offers modern messaging features without installing third-party apps like WhatsApp. Even Apple is adopting RCS to facilitate iMessage-like messaging experience between Android and iPhone users. While Android had RCS support for a long time, it didn’t have dual-SIM RCS, but that is arriving now […]

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Google Messages could get even more secure ahead of iPhone RCS rollout

It appears that the time is ripe for a vast expansion of Rich Communication Services (RCS). Apple will roll out RCS support on iPhones with the upcoming iOS 18 update. Ahead of that rollout, Google is making some improvements and new features to Google Messages, and one of those features could include better security for […]

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Samsung is dropping its own Messages app for the greater good

A few days ago, it was revealed that phones running One UI 6.1.1 out of the box don’t come with Samsung Messages pre-installed in some countries. After some questions were raised about that move, Samsung revealed why it dropped its stock messaging app in favor of Google Messages. Samsung decided to stop pre-installing Samsung Messages […]

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Messaging between Galaxy phones, iPhones to improve massively with RCS via iOS 18

A few hours ago, Apple unveiled iOS 18, which brings dozens of new features to iPhones. The company focused on AI-powered features and UI customizability. However, an important feature like Rich Communication Services (RCS) got just two seconds of airtime during Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote. iOS 18’s RCS feature will massively improve the messaging experience between iPhones […]

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