What RCS Messaging Between iOS and Android Can and Can't Do (Yet)

Ever since iOS 18, RCS messaging has officially been supported in the iOS Messages app—specifically, via the RCS Universal ...
Macworld

You don’t have to turn on RCS to message with Android users

Apple added support for the Google-supported RCS (Rich Communication Services) message standard with iOS 18. RCS was created by the cellular industry to add advanced media and other features to ...

How to use Google Messages on your laptop or desktop

Open a browser and go to Google Messages. Sign in with your Google account details. When you enter your Google login information, it shows a random emoji. Open the Messages app on your smartphone.
Android Authority

You can now use RCS between iOS and Android, but this critical feature is still MIA

RCS messages between iOS and Android do not currently support end-to-end encryption (E2EE). The GSMA voices its support for addressing this by adding E2EE to the RCS Universal Profile. Google has ...
NBC Los Angeles

What is RCS text messaging? What to know amid latest security warnings

Editor's Note: Verizon is warning an RCS texting change is in store for some users in 2025. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. If you've seen the letters RCS while ...
Mashable

Apple sharing RCS encryption with Android users

RCS 3.0 was officially unveiled by the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators. On the face of it, it’s fairly boring news. However, this one is special because it’ll finally fix ...