The news has been met with enthusiasm by users and industry experts alike, who expect substantial improvements to the cross-platform messaging experience.
What are RCS messages?
RCS is a communications protocol that modernizes and expands the capabilities numbers in korea of traditional SMS and MMS messages.
Therefore, with RCS, users can enjoy advanced features like sending high-quality images and videos, read receipts, typing indicators, and more.
Thus, providing an experience similar to instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
Advantages of RCS in iOS 18
The inclusion of RCS in iOS 18 means that iPhone users will be able to communicate more effectively with Android device users, eliminating many of the limitations that previously existed.
This is because, until now, the exchange of messages between iPhone and Android depended on traditional SMS, which did not support the advanced features offered by RCS.
Improved message quality
With the new feature, users will be able to send and receive high-quality media without the typical degradation associated with MMS.
Additionally, read receipts and typing indicators make conversations more interactive and informative.
Security and privacy
Apple assures that, despite the adoption of RCS, the security and encryption of messages will be maintained, thus aligning itself with the company's commitment to protecting user data.