Apple To Adopt RCS Next Year

Published on 11-16-2023 02:15 PM

https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple...ing-to-iphone/

In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The feature will launch via a software update “later next year” and bring a wide range of iMessage-style features to messaging between iPhone and Android users.
Apple’s decision comes amid pressure from regulators and competitors like Google and Samsung. It also comes as RCS has continued to develop and become a more mature platform than it once was.

_{This article was originally published in forum thread:
Apple To Adopt RCS Next Year
started by
frail} _{View original post}

Categories:
News,
From The Forums

3 Comments

zapjb - 11-16-2023, 02:33 PM
- Reply
Finally stubborn apple.

GVRD777 - 11-20-2023, 01:41 AM
- Reply
I fail to see the need for this.

Most people use another app anyways like WhatsApp. I don't think carriers will like this as it will likely give them an additional excuse to raise rates. In North America, around 80% of teens use an iPhone and more want a new one. Whats App is definitely big in other countries where the iPhone isn't dominant. I doubt iPhone and Android users will give up their WhatsApp (although I wish they would including all Meta products).