Previously, US carriers were slow to warm up to the RCS messaging protocol. While iPhone owners have had iMessages for years, Android users often relied on third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp.

A recurring Google Messages bug prevents some users from activating RCS, leaving devices stuck with SMS. Users have found that clearing the app cache and data for Google Messages and Carrier Services ...

Google Messages beta could soon offer remote message deletion like rival top chat apps through an upcoming, long-awaited update. RCS chat deletion will have an accompanying 15-minute time limit, so ...

The main change is how Google highlights RCS users. If a contact has RCS turned on, you’ll see an RCS badge next to their name. Their number will also show up in your phone’s dynamic color theme. On ...

Enable RCS messaging on iPhone for better texting with Android phone. Also learn its benefits and things that it falls short of.

Google Messages could soon allow users to set up custom icons for RCS group chats. We’ve manually enabled the feature in the latest Messages beta release to give you an early look. Google is getting ...

If your carrier supports RCS, here's how to make sure it's working on your iPhone. 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Apps near the ...

Google's been a big proponent of RCS, the standard that modernizes text messaging with features like high-quality media, typing indicators, and read receipts. Apple added support for the standard last ...

Google Messages is testing a new feature that visually indicates which contacts have RCS enabled on the "Start chat" screen using an "RCS" label and color highlighting (themed color for RCS, ...

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