Apple today is rolling out iOS 18 with support for RCS in a huge boost to the iPhone-Android messaging experience.
Rich Communications Services (RCS) is an upgrade to SMS/MMS that supports features like typing indicators with delivery and read receipts (which can be turned off), higher resolution media (photos + videos), and the ability to message over Wi-Fi and mobile data instead of just a carrier’s cellular network. Group chats controls let you easily leave conversations.
However, there continues to be no end-to-end encryption (E2EE), with work towards that between Android and iOS continuing.
In a press release, Apple says:
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When messaging contacts who do not have an Apple device, the Messages app now supports RCS for richer media and more reliable group messaging compared to SMS and MMS.
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After updating to iOS 18, iPhone owners don’t have to do anything, wi
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In Google Messages, Android users will see “RCS message” appear in the compose field (versus “Text message”) when talking to iPhone owners on iOS 18. Given the lack of cross-platform E2EE, there is no lock icon.
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In the US, all the big carriers — AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon — are supported, but Apple has yet to enable RCS for smaller MVNOs.
Historically, iOS update adoption among iPhone owners is speedy, but Android users this year have a big incentive to get people they know to upgrade.
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iOS 18 rolling out RCS to the iPhone for better Android messaging
Apple today is rolling out iOS 18 with support for RCS in a huge boost to the iPhone-Android messaging experience.
Rich Communications Services (RCS) is an upgrade to SMS/MMS that supports features like typing indicators with delivery and read receipts (which can be turned off), higher resolution media (photos + videos), and the ability to message over Wi-Fi and mobile data instead of just a carrier’s cellular network. Group chats controls let you easily leave conversations.
However, there continues to be no end-to-end encryption (E2EE), with work towards that between Android and iOS continuing.
In a press release, Apple says:
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When messaging contacts who do not have an Apple device, the Messages app now supports RCS for richer media and more reliable group messaging compared to SMS and MMS.
lockquote>
After updating to iOS 18, iPhone owners don’t have to do anything, wi
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In Google Messages, Android users will see “RCS message” appear in the compose field (versus “Text message”) when talking to iPhone owners on iOS 18. Given the lack of cross-platform E2EE, there is no lock icon.
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In the US, all the big carriers — AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon — are supported, but Apple has yet to enable RCS for smaller MVNOs.
Historically, iOS update adoption among iPhone owners is speedy, but Android users this year have a big incentive to get people they know to upgrade.
More on Google Messages:
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
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