RCS, Android

Your Emoji Reacts Will Finally Work Correctly on RCS Texts From iPhone to Android
You can say goodbye to the dreaded “🥲 to ‘why the hell aren’t emoji reacts working?’” from iOS to Android with RCS.
Apple Has Finally Fixed Reactions in RCS Messages
Apple wasn't too excited to do so, but it finally added RCS messages on iOS 18, paving the way for SMS to finally be a thing of the past. Now, one of the remaining compatibility issues is being ironed out.
RCS message reactions from Android are finally being displayed properly on iOS
It was discovered by the folks at The Verge that reactions are displayed as intended when they were sent between iPhones running iOS 18 .1 and different Android phones. At this point, it's not exactly clear which company made this change happen: either Google or Apple.
Apple Bridges iOS-Android Messaging Gap: RCS Reactions Finally Displayed Correctly On iPhones
Apple has fixed the issue of Android reactions appearing as separate messages on iOS, now showing them in-line with message bubbles, enhancing iPhone-Android messaging compatibility.
Apple is finally letting green bubbles send message reactions
The Verge sent test messages and emoji reactions between iPhones running iOS 18.1 and different Android phones, confirming both devices now display reactions as intended. It’s unclear when this change happened or whose side — Google or Apple — had to make adjustments to get it working.
Interest In RCS Messaging Rises With Apple’s Addition To iOS 18
Brands’ interest in RCS and RCS business messaging is now rising. Over 70% expect RCS to be one of their primary customer communication channels within the next five years, while 73% predict it will become the default messaging channel within a decade, according to Sinch’s discussions with senior marketing and digital communications specialists.
Green Bubble Emoji Reactions From Android Users Now Show Up Properly on iPhones
With the launch of iOS 18, Apple added support for RCS, or Rich Communication Services. RCS replaces SMS/MMS as the default messaging standard
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iOS 18 developer beta 2 brings RCS support to iPhones
Apple has finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in its latest iOS 18 beta release. Some iPhone users with the new software can now send enhanced messages to Android devices.
Android to iPhone messaging just got a huge upgrade — what you need to know
The experience texting between Android and iPhone has never been particularly great — primarily down to Apple’s own stubbornness in adopting the RCS standard. Images and videos were compressed more ...
Verizon grants a temporary reprieve for Message Plus users
Verizon’s Message Plus app is officially on its way out, but the company has quietly extended the deadline for the shutdown.
Verizon's proprietary Google Messages alternative isn't dead yet
Google Messages is a fantastic app that first launched on phones in 2014, and many users consider it the primary texting app ...
RCS Business Messaging Traffic to Grow 50% in 2025
The study found that RBM will have a significant opportunity for growth in 2026, owing to increased operator support. Apple is also expected to expand RBM capabilities to more countries throughout ...
Sinch Reports Increased Interest in RCS Messaging as Apple adds RCS to iOS 18
Sinch (Sinch AB (publ)) (XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, reports that brands' interest in Rich Communication Services (RCS) ...
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Texting between iPhones and Androids is better than ever thanks to this quiet change
iPhone and Android users can text more seamlessly with improved message reactions. Apple began supporting RCS messaging ...
RCS and Google Wallet Services Launch on L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd
New Delhi [India], November 7: Powered by Billeasy and Route Mobile, L&T Hyderabad Metro commuters will now be able to book Digi-Tickets from RCS and store them directly on Google Wallet. This makes L ...