Tag: RCS messaging

  • Fresh Google Webpage Points to Apple RCS Arrival This Fall

    Fresh Google Webpage Points to Apple RCS Arrival This Fall

    We are all aware of the imminent changes coming to iPhones, as Apple has officially announced its upcoming support for RCS messaging. This development signifies a significant improvement for users, whether they have an iPhone or an Android device. Google's latest Android webpage hints at a potential timeline for this transition – The Fall, suggesting a rollout between August and November, or possibly even sooner.

    Evolution of Messaging with RCS

    RCS, known as Rich Communication Services, represents a contemporary messaging standard that offers a more enhanced and feature-rich experience compared to traditional texting. By embracing RCS, users can elevate their texting capabilities to be more aligned with popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.

    Key Features of RCS

    • High-Quality Sharing: With RCS, users can share photos and videos with contacts without compromising on quality. The technology supports larger file sizes, ensuring that media content is transmitted crisply and clearly.
    • Real-Time Chat Enhancements: Experience seamless communication with features like typing indicators, which inform you when the recipient is composing a reply. Additionally, read receipts let you know when your message has been delivered and viewed.
    • Improved Group Chats: RCS streamlines group conversations that can often be chaotic with SMS/MMS. Enhanced functionalities include group chat names, participant lists, and message threading, facilitating easier navigation through conversations.

    While RCS offers these advantages, it's worth noting that Apple's iMessage will continue to exist, characterized by blue bubbles. In contrast, RCS messages will be identifiable through green bubbles. This distinction serves as a visual cue for users to differentiate between messaging within the iMessage ecosystem and other platforms. Apple is evidently keen on retaining the unique selling proposition of its iMessage ecosystem within its product lineup, ensuring its continued prominence.

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  • Google Messages will soon have the ability to edit messages

    Google Messages will soon have the ability to edit messages

    Google Messages, a widely used application for SMS and RCS messaging, is potentially adding a long-requested feature – the ability to edit messages after they’ve been sent.

    Greater Flexibility and Convenience

    The feature would provide users with greater flexibility and eliminate the frustration of having to delete and resend messages due to typos or other errors.

    Hidden Feature Discovery

    The possible addition of the message editing feature in Google Messages was discovered by Twitter user AssembleDebug (via TheSpAndroid), who found evidence of the feature hidden within the beta version of Google Messages.

    Google Messages will soon have the ability to edit messages

    Although the feature is not yet publicly available, its presence in the beta suggests that Google is certainly actively developing it behind the scenes.

    30-Minute Window for Edits

    AssembleDebug’s report says that users may have a 30-minute window to make edits to sent messages. Additionally, it appears that Google Messages would maintain a transparent edit history, allowing users to view any changes made.

    The editing process is expected to be simple: long-pressing the message would reveal a new pencil icon, which opens an editing field. However, the report indicates that other users must also have the feature enabled for edits to work correctly; otherwise, they won’t see the edited messages properly.

    Initial Testing Observations

    During testing with an RCS chat, users didn’t observe any editing changes on their end, but other recipients received the edited message as separate messages. This discrepancy is said to be because the feature is not enabled for them.

    Also, initially, the edit feature may only apply to RCS messages, not standard SMS. Although there’s no official release date for this feature, its potential inclusion speaks to Google’s ongoing efforts to improve the functionality and user experience of Google Messages.

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