#RCS Messaging

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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.
RCS iOS 18 Not Working Fixes

RCS on iOS 18 Not Working? Try These Fixes

Kanika Gogia
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If RCS isn't working on your iPhone, make sure you've installed iOS 18, check RCS availability in your region, and make sure your network carrier supports RCS Messaging. Also, you should check your internet connection or toggle Airplane Mode. If nothing works, try restarting your iPhone.
RCS Messaging on iOS 18: Everything You Need to Know

RCS Messaging on iOS 18 Explained: All Things an iPhone User Should Know

Abubakar Mohammed
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Apple is rolling out RCS on iOS 18 across multiple operators in the US, Canada, and some parts of Europe. Android and iOS users can now send multimedia in high-quality, use read receipts, and message reactions. However, RCS on iOS isn't encrypted as of now, since Apple uses the most basic version of RCS called Universal Profile.
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.