Rich Communication Services (RCS) is an enhanced form of messaging. It offers rich chat features on the mobile device’s native messaging application.
RCS enables seamless messaging across Apple and Android devices over wireless and Wi-Fi networks. The following features work seamlessly regardless of the operating system:
- Delivery receipts
- Read receipts
- Message reactions
- Typing indicators
- HD image and video sharing
- Voice or audio messaging
- Location sharing
As of September 16 2024, RCS is available on iOS 18.0 with iPhone XS and newer models. Learn more about RCS on Apple
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RCS is available on all Android devices released in or after 2021, running OS 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Learn more about Google Messages.
Want to learn how to turn RCS on/off on your Apple or Android phone? Check out How to turn on/off RCS.
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