Previously, US carriers were slow to warm up to the RCS messaging protocol. While iPhone owners have had iMessages for years, Android users often relied on third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp.

Open a browser and go to Google Messages. Sign in with your Google account details. When you enter your Google login information, it shows a random emoji. Open the Messages app on your smartphone.

Google Messages, the default messaging app on Android phones, could soon get new features that will let you unsend texts like third-party messengers. The unsend functionality is reportedly under ...

A recurring Google Messages bug prevents some users from activating RCS, leaving devices stuck with SMS. Users have found that clearing the app cache and data for Google Messages and Carrier Services ...

The latest version of the Google Messages app finally makes it easy to see if a contact uses RCS. Contacts now have an “RCS” badge to the right of their name. This is a welcome departure from having ...

The main change is how Google highlights RCS users. If a contact has RCS turned on, you’ll see an RCS badge next to their name. Their number will also show up in your phone’s dynamic color theme. On ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

This landmark implementation with Google and the big 3 communication carriers transforms traditional transactional, SMS announcements into an interactive, AI-powered conversation where consumers can: ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clerk Chat, the next-generation customer experience platform, today announced a groundbreaking launch with Google, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to deliver the interactive ...