Apple has made a significant update to its messaging system, addressing the long-standing issue of Android reactions appearing incorrectly on iPhones. This change could potentially bridge the gap between iPhone and Android users, lessening the ‘green bubble’ stigma. However, some features like editing sent messages remain unavailable on iOS.
Google Messages is simplifying its message type indicators, replacing ‘Text message’ and ‘RCS message’ with the more concise ‘(Text)’ and ‘(RCS)’. This change aims to streamline the messaging experience and make it more user-friendly, especially for newcomers to Android.
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update introduces Rich Communication Services (RCS), finally allowing iPhone users to enjoy enhanced text messaging features with Android users. This update brings read receipts, high-quality media sharing, typing indicators, and improved group messaging capabilities, bridging the communication gap between Apple and Android users.
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote included a brief announcement about RCS support coming to iOS 18. However, the company provided very little detail about the feature. This lack of information is disappointing, given the importance of RCS for improving communication between iPhone and Android users. Apple needs to provide a more thorough explanation of RCS and its benefits to ensure that users are aware of this significant new feature.
Threads, created by Meta, offers an alternative to Twitter with features like direct messaging and curated feeds. This step-by-step guide explains how to join Threads, manage your profile, follow accounts, and interact with content.
