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Google Messages gets dual-SIM RCS on Galaxy phones

RCS, the successor to SMS and MMS, received a huge boost when Apple announced support for it with iOS 18. Still, it was missing out on a few features, like the ability to activate RCS on both SIM cards on supported dual-SIM phones. That feature is rolling out now via Google Messages. Google Messages brings […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
14 hours ago

You could send RCS messages from your Galaxy Watch in the future

RCS has received a much-needed boost after Apple adopted it recently with iOS 18. However, it is still limited to smartphones, and Google plans to expand RCS to Wear OS smartwatches. It is being reported that the Google Messages app, which is now being pushed as Samsung's default messaging app, could soon be able to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 weeks ago

Google and GSMA working on E2EE for RCS between Android and iPhone

Yesterday, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. It brings support for Rich Communication Services (RCS), an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, and a feature that Android has been offering since 2019. With that, now when iPhone and Android users message each other using the stock messaging app, they will be able to enjoy many […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

Samsung users can now chat with iPhone users via RCS

Earlier today, Apple started rolling out iOS 18 to iPhones. Among other things, it offers support for Rich Communications Services (RCS), enabling better messaging between Android and iOS. RCS is an upgraded version of SMS/MMS, offering many additional features, such as read receipts, typing indicators, message reactions, the ability to send higher-resolution media, and the […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

Galaxy phones to get dual-SIM RCS feature via Google Messages

RCS is among the most interesting communication features right now. It offers modern messaging features without installing third-party apps like WhatsApp. Even Apple is adopting RCS to facilitate iMessage-like messaging experience between Android and iPhone users. While Android had RCS support for a long time, it didn't have dual-SIM RCS, but that is arriving now […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
2 months ago

Google Messages could get even more secure ahead of iPhone RCS rollout

It appears that the time is ripe for a vast expansion of Rich Communication Services (RCS). Apple will roll out RCS support on iPhones with the upcoming iOS 18 update. Ahead of that rollout, Google is making some improvements and new features to Google Messages, and one of those features could include better security for […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

Samsung is dropping its own Messages app for the greater good

A few days ago, it was revealed that phones running One UI 6.1.1 out of the box don't come with Samsung Messages pre-installed in some countries. After some questions were raised about that move, Samsung revealed why it dropped its stock messaging app in favor of Google Messages. Samsung decided to stop pre-installing Samsung Messages […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 months ago

RCS update aims to improve messaging between Galaxy phones, iPhones

After years of pleading and public shaming, Apple finally introduced RCS to iPhones. The feature is still in beta and is expected to roll out in the next couple of months with the public release of iOS 18. A new RCS update has been released to improve messaging between iPhones and Android devices like Galaxy […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 months ago

Messaging between Galaxy phones, iPhones to improve massively with RCS via iOS 18

A few hours ago, Apple unveiled iOS 18, which brings dozens of new features to iPhones. The company focused on AI-powered features and UI customizability. However, an important feature like Rich Communication Services (RCS) got just two seconds of airtime during Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote. iOS 18's RCS feature will massively improve the messaging experience between iPhones […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Android 15 brings these new features to the ecosystem

Last week, Google unveiled its updated platforms—Android 15, Android 14 TV, and Wear OS 5—at the Google I/O 2024 event. We reported what's new with Android and Wear OS last week. Today, we will look at what's new for the whole Android ecosystem, as most of those features will be used by people like you […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
5 months ago

Google Messages now shows the RCS provider in a different place

Many of you reading this article might be using Google Messages as the default messaging app but most of you might not know that the messaging platform can show you who is providing you Rich Communications Service (RCS). To check that information, click on the profile icon/picture, go to ‘Messages settings,‘ and select ‘RCS chats,‘ […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
7 months ago

Ahead of broader RCS adoption this year, Google Messages to improve security measures

RCS is the successor to SMS and will soon see much broader adoption, as Apple is expected to bring RCS support to iPhones later this year. Ahead of its wider adoption, Google is adding some security measures to make RCS even more secure for users, and it involves warning users about possible risks. Google Messages […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
7 months ago

Google reveals RCS is coming to iPhones in fall this year

In November 2023, Apple announced that it would bring Rich Communications Service (RCS) to iPhones “later next year,” suggesting that the new messaging standard would arrive in iOS with iOS 18. However, the company hasn’t offered any update on the matter since then, and as such, there was no information available on the exact timeframe […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
7 months ago

RCS messages not working properly for some Galaxy phone users

Rich Communications Services, or RCS, brings enhanced functionality to standard text messaging, such as encryption and read receipts. Google and Samsung have worked together for expanding the reach of RCS, but it now appears that some users with Galaxy phones are having issues with RCS. It's unclear if this is a device specific issue for […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 months ago

Google Messages RCS will not work on rooted Galaxy phones

For quite some time now, many people have been reporting on Reddit that Rich Communications Services (RCS) has stopped working in Google Messages on their Android smartphones that either have an unlocked bootloader or are rooted. Now, Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it is indeed the case as it has blocked RCS in […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
8 months ago

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