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Apple Messages and Google Messages apps on an Android device and iPhone, both placed next to each other on a desk

Apple and Android Are Finally on the Same Page with Emoji Reactions

Anshuman Jain
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Apple has fixed the message reaction issue when texting someone on Android with RCS. Previously message reactions from Android used to show up as separate messages but now it has been rectified as reactions appear properly on top of the message like they should thanks to the adoption of RCS Universal Profile 2.7.
big update to google messages app

Google Messages Gets a Facelift and New iMessage-Like Features

Satyam Kumar
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Google Messages has received a major update. This update includes features like Photomojis, Voice Moods, Screen Effects, themes, Reaction Effects, and Animated Emojis. All of these features will allow users to interact with friends in a super engaging manner! Moreover, Google announced that RCS messaging has reached 1 billion active monthly users as of recently.
RCS Chats option in Google Messages with shallow depth background

What is RCS Messaging? Explained

Abubakar Mohammed
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RCS or Rich Communication Services is a messaging protocol that was first developed in 2007 by a group of industry stakeholders and was later adopted by GSMA. RCS offers a much better texting experience with high quality media, no character limit, read receipts, typing indicators, and even group chats. It's available on Android and iOS both, with the support for latter only arriving recently.