What is RCS messaging & RCS chat? Is RCS the future of text messaging? Here’s what you should know about RCS + FAQs.
What is RCS messaging? First things first. What does RCS stand for anyway? RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, and you’ll see why in just a minute. You may recall that SMS stands for Short Messaging Services, which sounds a little mean, but there is a 160-character limit, so ...
Google wants that to change, saying that Apple refusing to adopt the modern RCS standards is holding back the world of texting. In fact, Google has created an entire public relations campaign—Get The Message—surrounding that effort. “Everyone should be able to pick up their phon...
Rich communications services (RCS) is a powerful messaging protocol. Read more about its rich capabilities and why it's a must-have for businesses.
Apple told 9to5Mac that RCS support for iOS will roll out some time in 2024. TopicsiPhone Kimberly Gedeon East Coast Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon, at Mashable since 2023, is a tech explorer who enjoys doing deep dives into the most popular gadgets, from the latest iPhones to the most immer...
RCS is designed to replace SMS in the sense that it’s the next generation of the message protocol. However, we probably won’t see legacy SMS go away anytime soon. For one thing, RCS requires a mobile data connection to do its thing in the same way as iMessage, WhatsApp, and other...
RCS Message What is an RCS Message? RCS Message, or Rich Communication Services, is an advancedprotocolintended to improve traditional SMS texting with a broader range of features.Originally introduced by the GSM Association in 2007, RCS was designed to provide mobile users with capabilities such ...
In late 2023, Apple proclaimed its decision to userich communication services (RCS). When iOS 18 is released, and testing is complete, Apple users will experience a smoother experience when sending or receiving messages from Android users. Consider it an upgrade to SMS with add-on features simi...
This is really the best outcome. Better texting for all but Apple isn’t caving to Google‘s proprietary and spotty encryption. I’m excited! Every major network in the UK is going to start using google’s RCS implementation for their android phones & it’s only ...
To everybody's surprise, Apple has announced that it will implement the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging protocol via a software update later in 2024. But what does this mean for iPhone owners trying to text non-Apple users? Here, we'll discuss everything you need to know about...