#rcs-messaging

#rcs-messaging

Google enhances RCS message capabilities to match iMessage's editing feature, bridging the gap with iOS messaging.

Google Messages now allows users to customize contact names and photos, improving personalization for text messaging.

Samsung smartphones in the U.S. will no longer come with Samsung Messages pre-installed, favoring Google Messages.

Google is excited for RCS messaging to come to iPhones with iOS 18, improving the communication experience between iPhone and Android users.

Apple now supports RCS messaging on iPhones, enhancing communication with Android users.

Text reactions between iPhone and Android no longer appear as separate messages.

RCS now enables read receipts, typing bubbles, and improved message interactions.

iOS 18 is a major upgrade with AI features and customization, including RCS messaging from Google for a better user experience.

European Union officials have determined that iMessage, Bing, and Microsoft Advertising do not hold a dominant enough position in their respective markets to be subject to stricter regulation under the Digital Markets Act.

Despite Google and mobile carriers pushing for iMessage to be designated as a gatekeeper service, the EU ultimately sided with Apple.

Apple has to support the RCS messaging standard, allowing for more secure and feature-rich messaging between iMessage and Android.