According to Google’s landing page, Apple is expected to adopt RCS messaging in the fall of 2024, likely as part of iOS 18. This would improve messaging between iPhones and Android phones by enabling features like better quality images, end-to-end encryption, and improved group chat functionality.
- Google’s announcement suggests Apple will adopt RCS messaging in fall 2024, potentially with iOS 18.
- Currently, iPhones use SMS/MMS for texting Androids, resulting in poor quality images, videos, and lack of features like end-to-end encryption.
- RCS adoption would improve messaging between iPhone and Android users by enabling high-quality images, videos, better group chats, and end-to-end encryption.
- If RCS is part of iOS 18, it could be available in the developer beta starting June 10, 2024.