Now RCS can be enjoyed on their smartphones.
Despite the new RCS upgrade, users will still need to use Android Messages to use all the new features. Rich Communication Services also known as RCS is a text messaging protocol that can upgrade the standard format for text messages for users which will include some new features such as payment methods, HD file sharing features, video calls, location sharing options and much more will be available for the default messaging app after this new RCS upgrade .
Apple's iMessage with WiFi Chat is a premium feature that enables iOS users to share high-resolution photos and videos, and has access to writing notifications, read receipts, and group chats.
RCS is a parallel version of Apple's iMessage that was created for Android users, where users can have almost the majority of similar features, but currently it is getting delayed to have comprehensive encryption like iMessage so conversations, through the RCS protocol, are more secure than traditional SMS format but Not like iMessage format, while Apple is in no hurry to support the RCS protocol.
Now, this RCS protocol will become available to all Android users in the US according to the confirmation of the Android Messages product manager. Sanaz Ahari also revealed that this RCS app will be made available to all Android users in the states a few weeks before the end of 2019. According to Google, this version is available. New beta for all Android users in the US along with users in France, Mexico and the UK.
Are you still seeing the old format for text messages in your Android device? Well, make sure to update your device's messaging app and carrier services.
Everyone wants their conversations to be more private, fun and secure, so these types of protocols will always be in need of every user whether Android or iOS. The tech giant is trying to devise various strategies to make this new update available to all. RCS is undoubtedly a next-generation product, but it is still far from universal.
