The GSMA has finalised RCS Universal Profile 4.0, and the headline feature is native video calling baked directly into your messaging app. No more switching to WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Google Meet ...

The GSMA has announced the finalization of RCS Universal Profile 4.0. The RCS update can introduce video calls within chats, letting users jump from text conversations straight into a call within ...

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.

Apple brought RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging to the iPhone with iOS 18 last year, giving green-bubble users access to more features and functions. But what exactly is possible with RCS on ...

The latest news comes via CNBC which reported that the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) is working to develop end-to-end encryption between different communication platforms using RCS.

Apple is testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS chats between iOS and Android in the latest iOS 26.4 Developer Beta 2 release. You can test the feature now on ...

Choosing a wireless carrier is no longer just about the coverage. In fact, you're thinking more about its features and convenience. Despite being an early champion of RCS messaging and giving Android ...

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...