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After abandoning a slew of messaging apps on Android, particularly after announcing the demise of Allo - a meticulously invested yet failed chat app, Google stated it will focus on a messaging service called RCS (Rich Communication Services), an upgraded version of SMS messaging service.
One of Google's primary headaches is that while most carriers mainly support traditional SMS messaging service, very few of them agree to support the new RCS messaging service. However, according to a recent report on The Verge, it seems like everything has changed.
As of the end of this month, the search giant will roll out its RCS features on the messaging app
- Download Messages for Android here.
This implies that users can opt for an advanced communication system, allowing them to share high-quality multimedia files, display typing indicators, etc. It's currently unclear when Google will roll out these new features for users in other countries.
Google's RCS messaging service bears many similarities to Apple's iMessage, which is default for iOS users, except Google will require user participation. Additionally, Google's service lacks end-to-end encryption, a common feature in current messaging apps. However, the search giant assures it will seek suitable solutions for users.
Furthermore, RCS users cannot send and receive messages from computers as they can with iMessage. Finally, Apple's iMessage is not built on the RCS Universal Profile, so the services will not interoperate.
We can hope that Google's new RCS messaging service can somewhat improve the messaging experience. Additionally, check out more free calling and messaging software on your phone here.
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