Google Messages is expected to make it easier for you to see which of your contacts have Rich Communication Services (RCS) ...

One of the primary strengths of Google Messages is its ability to transmit messages via not just SMS, but also MMS, and RCS. The latter of the three is the safest and most functional option, bringing ...

Google Messages will use tags and colors to differentiate SMS, MMS, and RCS users before you send a message in a future ...

Google Messages continues its quest to make the RCS experience smoother and more intuitive for users. While RCS (Rich ...

Google Messages will soon indicate who's using RCS and who is using SMS right in your contact list using RCS labels and UI ...

If you're using an Android phone, you can switch off read receipts for Google Messages by opening the Messages app. Tap your ...

Apple has long resisted RCS, favoring its proprietary iMessage ecosystem. However, increasing regulatory pressure in the U.S. and Europe, along with persistent lobbying by Google and Android OEMs, may ...

The Google Messages subreddit ( 2) is flooded with complaints from frustrated users who cannot activate RCS on their phones.

Moreover, Apple's support for RCS from iOS 18 onwards further expands its reach, enabling seamless communication to iPhone ...