by dbadmin | Aug 24, 2024 | Messaging Apps, News, Polls, RCS
Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is a messaging protocol now used by many across the US and the globe, but it wasn’t always the case. It took ages to gain momentum after its conception in 2007. However, despite its accelerated adoption, the protocol still isn’t...
by dbadmin | Aug 9, 2024 | google messages, News, RCS
We’ve been able to use Google Messages to send images via RCS without recompression. The latest Messages betas have been removing the Send photos faster toggle. It’s still too early to say if this option will ever formally arrive, or if we’ll just get better...
by dbadmin | Jul 27, 2024 | Features, RCS
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority After a battle of words lasting many years, Rich Communication Services, or RCS messaging, is finally available on iPhones via Apple’s Messages app. In theory, iPhone and Android users can share RCS messages seamlessly, complete...
by dbadmin | Jul 26, 2024 | Apple Messages and iMessage, News, RCS, WhatsApp
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp now has 100 million US users, accounting for over a quarter of mobile subscribers. While iOS’ upcoming adoption of RCS may slow WhatsApp’s growth, the app will likely remain relevant for certain US users. The...
by dbadmin | Jul 26, 2024 | google messages, Messaging Apps, News, RCS, Samsung
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Samsung has confirmed to Android Authority that it’s switching to Google Messages as the default messaging app on phones. The company said it was making this move to “accelerate the adoption” of RCS and to deliver a “more...
by dbadmin | Jul 24, 2024 | Google, google messages, News, RCS
Google Messages may be preparing for the GSMA to add MLS support to the RCS Universal Profile. MLS in the RCS UP would mean secure group messaging, even with iPhone users. Google continues to work on its own MLS support in Messages. Rich Communication Services (RCS)...
