In a recent development, Google has hinted that Apple may be gearing up to support Rich Communication Services (RCS) for iPhones by this fall. The information was briefly displayed on the Google Messages page, suggesting that the iOS 18 update could bring RCS support to iPhones.
The announcement was first spotted by 9to5Google and included details about the benefits of RCS, with a section labeled “coming soon on iOS.” While Apple had previously confirmed that they were working on adding RCS support, they did not specify a timeline, only hinting that it would be available “next year.”
Google has been pushing for Apple to adopt RCS in order to improve the messaging experience between Android and iPhone users. Last year, Google introduced new features for RCS such as profiles, Photomoji, and improved audio quality for voice notes.
The partial reveal of RCS compatibility for iPhones comes at a crucial time as there is a legal battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and Apple over monopolistic practices. The lawsuit pointed out “green bubbles” as an issue affecting user security, referring to the lack of RCS support for iPhones.
Overall, this development indicates that iPhone users may soon be able to enjoy the benefits of RCS, allowing for a more enriched messaging experience between different platforms. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
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