apple Apple Adopts RCS in iOS 18 to Improve Android Messaging Apple confirms RCS support is coming to iOS 18 this fall, bringing iMessage-like features to texts between iPhones and Android devices.
apple Apple's RCS Support Promises to End Global Messaging Fragmentation While Apple's AI partnerships dominate headlines, the company's decision to support RCS in iOS 18 actually poses a much larger threat to its walled garden. This technical shift aims to bridge the long-standing divide between iPhone and Android users worldwide.
apple Apple's Tim Cook Dismisses RCS, Tells Android User to Buy an iPhone Apple CEO Tim Cook firmly rejects adopting the RCS messaging standard, suggesting a customer simply buy his mother an iPhone instead. This stance highlights Apple's strategy of keeping iMessage exclusive to maintain its competitive advantage.
google Google Blocks RCS Promotional Messages in India Over Spam Abuse Google disables RCS promotional messaging for businesses in India after numerous firms, including major banks, flood users with unsolicited ads. The tech giant pauses the feature to work with the industry on improving the user experience.
rcs Google Rolls Out RCS Messaging to All US Android Users Google releases its RCS messaging upgrade for all Android users in the US ahead of schedule. The new protocol brings iMessage-like features to the default messaging app.
rcs Google Completes US Rollout of Next-Generation RCS Texting Google confirms that RCS messaging is now available to all Android users in the US. The feature brings iMessage-like capabilities to Android Messages but currently lacks end-to-end encryption.