RCS Messaging is being enabled for some iPhone customers within the US following the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 replace, based on claims on social media. The function was showcased on the Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC) 2024 on June 10 and was scheduled to reach with iOS 18. It was reported a number of days in the past that choose US carriers had rolled out assist for RCS Messaging on iPhone and a few customers on social media have now claimed they will entry the function.
RCS Messaging on iPhone
In a submit on X (previously Twitter), person @BrandonButch shared a screenshot which allegedly reveals RCS Messaging being enabled. Whereas the textual content message nonetheless seems to have a inexperienced bubble, a brand new RCS banner will be seen throughout the chat window.
This growth comes after Apple launched the iOS Developer Beta 2 on Monday with a brand new toggle for RCS Messaging within the iPhone’s settings. Whereas the function was stated to be inactive, it was reported that it might be seen to customers within the US whose provider helps the messaging commonplace, resembling AT&T, T-Cellular and Verizon.
RCS (Wealthy Communication Companies) gives higher interoperability for cross-platform messaging. It’s claimed to enhance upon the options supplied by commonplace SMS by enabling the sharing of high-resolution media, having typing indicators and a greater group chat expertise.
Whereas it has been accessible on the Android ecosystem for years, Apple didn’t incorporate it into its suite of providers, selecting to give attention to its proprietary iMessage as an alternative. Nevertheless, that modified final 12 months when the iPhone maker introduced that it could roll out assist for RCS Messages with the subsequent iOS replace.
Notably, not having assist for RCS was one of many key factors of the lawsuit filed in opposition to Apple by the US Division of Justice in March. It additionally alleged that the “inexperienced bubble” problem on iPhone makes rival Android customers really feel inferior. Whereas RCS Messaging has been delivered to the iPhone with iOS 18, Apple has already confirmed that even with RCS enabled, the textual content messages would nonetheless have the identical color, not like the blue bubble which seems when sending and receiving messages between Apple’s handsets.
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