RCS is the successor of SMS, only with modern functions. This feature is coming to iPhone.
For several years now, Google has repeatedly shot down Apple and criticized the iPhone company for its lack of RCS support. But that’s over, because the RCS standard is finally coming to the iPhone. Even this year. “Rich communication services are finally coming to iPhone,” says the new promotional video.
RCS stands for: It is the successor to SMS, which has a similar simple structure. Phone number on Android with Google Messages app requires no user account or additional apps; However, RCS has a modern range of functions that we know from WhatsApp, Telegram and Co.
RCS should start on iPhone with iOS 18. However, it is currently unclear what kind of functions Apple will actually offer. The company will want to protect its own iMessage as much as possible.
* Links marked are regulated affiliate links.
