I can't wait for Google Messages to get these 3 big new RCS features
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- The RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol is nearing full adoption, enabling a more unified and reliable messaging experience across Android and iOS without relying on third-party apps like WhatsApp or Signal.
- The upcoming RCS 4.0 standard introduces native cross-platform video calling within messaging apps, eliminating the need for external services like Google Meet or FaceTime and improving business customer support interactions.
- RCS 4.0 enhances multimedia sharing by enabling devices to negotiate optimal codecs for high-quality photo, video, and audio message transfers, reducing compression and improving clarity across platforms.
- Native rich text formatting, including bold and italics, will finally be supported with RCS 4.0, improving message readability and compatibility between Google Messages and iMessage, while gracefully falling back to plain text for SMS recipients.
- While RCS 4.0 includes additional business messaging features, the key improvements for everyday users are video calling, high-quality media sharing, and rich text formatting, pending implementation by both Google and Apple.
