While billions of people send texts each year, there are other messaging channels that offer a lot more, like Rich Communication Services (RCS). But what is RCS messaging and how does it work? RCS was built as areplacement for SMS. It allows Apple and Android users to enjoy many of the...
What is RCS messaging & RCS chat? Is RCS the future of text messaging? Here’s what you should know about RCS + FAQs.
Marketing What is RCS messaging and should it be in your marketing mix? RCS messaging provides an intriguing way to create an interactive customer experience on mobile devices. But is it the right choice for your brand’s communication strategy? Get the details on RCS and how it works.PUBLISHE...
Learn how RCS messaging improves brand communication with rich content, multimedia, and enhanced messaging features.
What makes rich communication services (RCS) the future of messaging? Learn how RCS works and how it differs from SMS, MMS, and other protocols.
How to turn on RCS After upgrading to iOS 18, Apple users will have RCS messaging enabled by default – so you don’t have to do a thing to start receiving RCS messages. While RCS messaging is enabled by default, you can change this in your device settings if you have an iPhone, or...
Of course, Apple isn’t the only non-RCS giant out there. WhatsApp, basically the global leader in messaging apps outside of the United States, is non-RCS compliant. Google isn’t going after them. Benedict Evans, an independent technology analyst, wrote on Twitter that “when ...
Another example of the smart messaging features bundled with RCS on iPhone is read receipts. These indicators tell you when the other person has opened your message on their phone. On iOS, read receipts will appear underneath a message as text. When the message has arrived on the recipient’...
RCS is fully supported on Android, meaning any user with an Android phone and carrier that supports RCS (which is most major mobile carriers) can enjoy these enhanced features, right from their native messaging app. The RCS landscape just got more inclusive. Apple, traditionally known for its ...
Apple says it has plans to support RCS Universal Profile in the future. This move is anticipated to improve interoperability across platforms, offering a more advanced messaging experience compared to traditional SMS or MMS. While RCS will introduce features similar to iMessage, such as read receipt...