On March 26, 2026, GSMA announced that RCS 4.0 had arrived. This newest version of the rich text communication protocol isn't just a few fancy features. It's a defining update that brings Android text ...

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 was announced on March 26, 2026. The headlining feature is native video calling within messaging apps. Native video calling could finally bring Android closer to Apple in ...

iOS 18.4 is currently in beta testing, and with the recent beta 2 debut, it brought long-awaited RCS messaging support to not only Google Fi users, but also customers of some other big US carrier ...

Apple’s Messages app got some big upgrades in iOS 18, but one with the biggest potential impact—RCS support—has had a slow rollout among some carriers. Fortunately in iOS 18.4, Messages is bringing ...

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 ...

The industry association GSMA has finalized the specification of the next Rich Communication Services (RCS) Universal Profile. The RCS Universal Profile 4.0, is described by the association as the ...

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 ...

Ever since Apple shocked the tech community with its announcement that it would support RCS, we’ve been waiting for the day when it would be available. Now that day has arrived, you can finally use it ...

In March, Apple said that it planned to add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to the Messages app in future iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS software updates, and we are still waiting for ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...