The Cupertino giant has confirmed that it will adopt the RCS messaging standard “early next year.” YES, you read that right. This is finally happening.
Apple Confirms iPhone Will Support RCS Messaging from Next Year
Apple will be embracing the RCS messaging standard, enabling smooth communication between iPhone and Android phones, at last.
In an official statement (via 9to5Mac), an Apple spokesperson stated that the company “will be adding support for RCS Universal Profile, the standard as currently published by the GSM Association.” RCS will enable “a better interoperability experience” across iPhones and Android phones as compared to SMS and MMS, which iMessage currently relies on, they added.
