Google Messages is testing a new feature that visually indicates which contacts have RCS enabled on the "Start chat" screen using an "RCS" label and color highlighting (themed color for RCS, ...

Google Messages could soon allow users to set up custom icons for RCS group chats. We’ve manually enabled the feature in the latest Messages beta release to give you an early look. Google is getting ...

Open GoogleMessages on your Android device. The RCS option lets others know you read their messages. From now on, when you ...

SMS messages are old and boring — RCS messaging is the future. For the uninitiated, RCS messaging — short for “rich communication services” — turns your phone’s standard text messaging app into a chat ...

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Google is giving group chats a major glow-up. With new customization and mute options rolling out soon, Android users can now tame the chatty chaos with ease. You’ll be able to create or change RCS ...

Google is reportedly developing a more efficient dual-SIM switch feature for its Messages app, aiming to streamline the user experience in RCS chats.

Android now supports RCS message archival on Google Pixel. Learn how companies can capture employee communications and what ...

Google is ramping up its messaging efforts by adding a much-awaited feature to its built-in text messaging app. The recent update to Google Messages finally adds a definite RCS label alongside ...