It’s official: Apple will support RCS, the standard that will make texting friendlier
Seemingly giving in to the pressure, Apple has given in to the pressure and announced on Thursday that it will support the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard, which will enable cross-platform messaging features between iPhone and Android users. These include iMessage-like functionalities such as read receipts, typing indicators, high-quality images and videos, and more, regardless of the operating system.
RCS is a modern messaging protocol that enhances the capabilities of traditional SMS and MMS. It allows users to send and receive messages over mobile data or Wi-Fi, as well as access various media and interactive features. RCS has been championed by Google for a long time, as they wanted to create a unified messaging experience for Android users.
