I Can't Wait for Google Messages to Get These 3 Big New RCS Features

Google Messages is about to pull even further ahead of iMessage, and here's why

Google Messages is about to pull even further ahead of iMessage, and here's why A sweeping new RCS update brings video calling and stronger privacy, and Android likely gets it first. Google Messages RCS settings. | Image by PhoneArena RCS just got a major upgrade on paper, but your iPhone might…

I can't wait for Google Messages to get these 3 big new RCS features

It has taken a long time for RCS to unify the messaging experience across Android devices first, then between them and between iOS. But we’re almost there now. Green bubbles notwithstanding, sharing messages between different phones and platforms is now a much more consistent and reliable experience without the need to use third-party apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, or Signal. And Google Messages’ impact has been tremendous in getting RCS properly…

New GSMA RCS update brings Video Calling and Expanded Privacy to Android first

The GSMA has released RCS Universal Profile 4.0, the latest version of the standard that powers modern messaging on Android devices through Google Messages app and now supports cross-platform chats with iPhones.This new update introduces native video calling directly inside messaging threads along with richer text formatting, higher-quality media sharing, stronger spam and scam defenses, and additional groundwork for end-to-end encryption on mor…

La nouvelle version des messages RCS intègre les appels vidéo

Les messages RCS vont continuer de s'enrichir avec le nouveau profil universel 4.0. Une des nouveautés majeures sera la possibilité de passer des appels vidéo directement depuis son application de messagerie, même si elle n'intègre pas une telle fonction. Reste maintenant aux constructeurs et aux éditeurs à s'emparer de cette spécification, ce qui risque de prendre du temps.