RCS messaging is finally available for both Android and iPhone users with the release of iOS 18.1. This upgrade replaces traditional SMS and MMS with enhanced features like high-quality photos, emoji reactions, and improved group chats.
Samsung Celebrates Apple's Adoption
Although Android phones, including Samsung, have used RCS for a while, Apple's adoption is expected to boost the standard's popularity. Samsung highlighted the benefits of RCS with videos demonstrating its capabilities across Android and iPhone.
Key Features and Considerations
- High-quality photo sharing.
- Emoji reactions to messages.
- Improved group chat functionality.
- Requires Google Messages and enabled RCS settings on both Android and iOS.
- Messages are not fully encrypted.
How to Use RCS
Users need Google Messages installed and RCS enabled in settings. A "Send photos faster" option can control image quality. Features like reactions and quotes function similarly to other messaging apps. The key difference is that Google Messages uses your phone number instead of a social media account.
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