Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has introduced Rich Communication Services (RCS) support in its Messages app with the latest update in the iOS 18 second developer beta, marking a major enhancement in cross-platform messaging capabilities.
RCS allows for advanced messaging features like sending and receiving high-quality images, file sharing, seeing typing indicators, and getting read receipts, which were previously limited to iMessage interactions among Apple devices.
This update enables iPhone users to communicate more effectively with Android users, as RCS is supported by most Android phones signaling a move towards more inclusive communication technology, reported TechCrunch.
Prior to this update, iPhone users were ...