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Google Voice appears to finally be working on RCS support
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- A recent update to Google Voice (version 2026.11.01.1014278023) hints at the potential introduction of RCS (Rich Communication Services) support, although the feature is not yet enabled or officially confirmed.
- The app's code includes references to an RCS-specific send button and an "RCS chat preference" toggle, suggesting Google is preparing for future integration of RCS messaging.
- RCS support is widely adopted across Android and iPhone devices, and its absence has diminished Google Voice's appeal for both business and consumer users.
- Despite these clues, there is no announced timeline for the rollout of RCS in Google Voice, and Google has not confirmed if or when the feature will be launched.
- This development is significant as Google has been advocating for RCS for over a decade, and adding it to Google Voice would modernize the service and potentially restore its relevance.
