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Google hinted that Apple might be finally adopting RCS (Rich Communication Services) for iPhones this fall.
This information was spotted on the Google Messages page, which briefly displayed a section titled "Better messaging for all" with a label "coming soon on iOS."
It said that while the section is no longer visible, the text apparently still resides in the page's source code.
This development aligns with Apple's announcement last November that they were working on adding RCS support but without a specific timeframe.
For years, Google has pressured Apple to adopt RCS, aiming to eliminate the annoying "green bubble vs. blue bubble" distinction between Android and iPhone messages. While RCS won't completely solve this issue, it will allow for significant improvements like sending high-resolution media (photos and videos) from Android to iPhone users.
This news comes alongside Google's recent announcement of new RCS features like profiles, Photomoji (custom emoji based on your photo), and enhanced audio quality for voice messages. Google also revealed that over a billion people are now using RCS monthly.
Interestingly, this news about the potential RCS timeline for iPhones coincides with the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple regarding monopolistic practices. Notably, the lawsuit specifically mentions "green bubbles" as a factor impacting user security.
While the Google Messages page leak isn't an official confirmation, it strongly suggests Apple users can expect a more seamless texting experience with Android users later this year. ## Apple Likely Bringing RCS to iPhones This Fall, Bringing Improvements to Texting
Good news for iPhone users who text with Android users! Google hinted that Apple might be finally adopting RCS (Rich Communication Services) for iPhones this fall.
This information was spotted on the Google Messages page, which briefly displayed a section titled "Better messaging for all" with a label "coming soon on iOS." While the section is no longer visible, the text apparently still resides in the page's source code.
This development aligns with Apple's announcement last November that they were working on adding RCS support, but without a specific timeframe.
For years, Google has pressured Apple to adopt RCS, aiming to eliminate the annoying "green bubble vs. blue bubble" distinction between Android and iPhone messages. While RCS won't completely solve this issue, it will allow for significant improvements like sending high-resolution media (photos and videos) from Android to iPhone users.
This news comes alongside Google's recent announcement of new RCS features like profiles, Photomoji (custom emoji based on your photo), and enhanced audio quality for voice messages. Google also revealed that over a billion people are now using RCS monthly.
Interestingly, this news about the potential RCS timeline for iPhones coincides with the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple regarding monopolistic practices. Notably, the lawsuit specifically mentions "green bubbles" as a factor impacting user security.
While the Google Messages page leak isn't an official confirmation, it strongly suggests Apple users can expect a more seamless texting experience with Android users later this year.
