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What is RCS Apple?

Published in Messaging Technology 1 min read

RCS (Rich Communication Services) on Apple devices refers to Apple's upcoming adoption of the industry standard for text messaging, which will improve communication between iOS (Apple) and Android devices. This addresses many existing issues.

Improved Communication Between iOS and Android

For years, texting between iPhones and Android phones has been problematic. RCS aims to solve this.

Current Issues:

  • Blurry Videos: Videos sent from iPhones to Android phones (and vice versa) often appear pixelated and low-resolution.
  • Group Chat Problems: Group chats involving both iPhone and Android users sometimes suffer from inconsistencies and limited features.

RCS Benefits:

By adopting RCS, Apple is expected to provide a more seamless experience that includes:

  • High-resolution photos and videos.
  • Read receipts.
  • Typing indicators.
  • Improved group chats.

In summary, "RCS Apple" means Apple's implementation of Rich Communication Services on its devices to improve the messaging experience, particularly when communicating with Android users.

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