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Google thought Apple adopting RCS would fix everything, but the messaging protocol is still a distant second to iMessage thanks to a lack of carrier support, device support, and encryption. According ...

Short Message Service (SMS) has been a staple of text messaging since the flip phone, but it may be time to let it evolve. SMS was created in 1992, back when cellphones could be mistaken for bricks.

The entire world shifted from Short Message Service (SMS) to other chat services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc. The feature-rich alternative messaging apps lured users and have been improving ...

The iOS 18 by Apple also comes with the RCS messaging feature, which is set to transform the communication between iPhones and Android smartphones with improved messaging power. It is an enhanced ...

The era of SMS and buggy MMS is coming to an end, and the torchbearer for mobile communication is going to be RCS. Championed by the likes of Google as a leveler for digital conversations, RCS — which ...

The first SMS was sent in 1992, when an engineer of an IT service company based in the U.K. sent it to his colleague to wish him a Merry Christmas. One year later, Finnish company Nokia released the ...

Rich Communication Services (RCS) was introduced as a successor to traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), promising a modern, feature-rich messaging experience ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The technology underpinning early mobile text messaging began development in the 1980s. The short message service (SMS) ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...

The iOS 18.1 update introduces support for a new RCS messaging feature and fixes a known issue affecting devices in the iPhone 16 range. Here's what you need to know about the release. On Monday, ...