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- The GSMA has announced the release of RCS Universal Profile 3.1.
- This new RCS messaging profile introduces a new audio codec, enabling higher-quality voice notes and shared audio clips.
- The profile also enables a “more seamless and reliable” experience in areas with poor network coverage.
RCS has been around for over a decade, but the messaging standard gained a major boost when Apple adopted it in 2023. The GSMA has brought several features and improvements to RCS in recent years, and it’s just announced another upgrade.
The GSMA just announced the release of RCS Universal Profile 3.1, which brings better audio messaging capabilities. This RCS release specifically supports the xHE-AAC audio codec, enabling higher-quality voice notes and other audio clips.