What you need to know
- Google will soon offer RCS features directly to Android phones.
- The integration is coming first to the UK and France later this month.
- This means Google no longer has to wait on carriers to support the messaging standard.
Back in April 2018, Google unveiled its new messaging plans using RCS technology. Through its Messages app and baked under a platform called “Chat”, Google would enable Android users to have a rich messaging experience right out of the box without having to download a third-party app — essentially Google’s version of iMessage.
The problem, however, is that getting OEMs and carriers to support RCS hasn’t been easy. While you can use RCS Chat on some carriers like Google Fi, other companies like AT&T don’t support it at all. However, Google’s now preparing to take matters into its own hands and directly enable RCS on Android phones regardless of what carrier they’re on.
Per a report from The Verge, Google will roll out a feature later this…
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