Apple has added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to iOS 18! marking a major shift in mobile messaging. The long-awaited move toward the successor to SMS promises to dramatically improve communication between iPhone and Android users! offering advanced features like delivery reports! typing indicators! and high-resolution file sharing.
However! it’s important to note that Apple’s adoption of RCS doesn’t mean the end of iMessage! which will remain the default messaging system between iOS devices. RCS messages will still appear in green bubbles! maintaining a visual distinction from iMessage conversations. Apple’s help page .
A step towards interoperability
For iPhone users! this update finally brings the ability to exchange rich messages with their Android contacts without resorting to third-party apps. Mixed iPhone-Android group chats will also benefit from an improved experience! with the ability to share higher-quality media.
The effectiveness of this integration will! however! largely depend on the support of Swiss operators. It is crucial that major players such as Swisscom! Sunrise (UPC) and Salt update their infrastructures to support RCS on iPhone! otherwise the benefits of this technology will remain limited for many users.Swisscom advantages
A gradual deployment to monitor
The implementation of RCS on iOS 18 will likely be gradual! with viber database successive updates to refine the integration and resolve potential issues. Users will have to stay attentive to their iPhone updates and announcements from their carrier to take full advantage of this new feature.
It’s also important to note that some advanced iMessage features! such as message effects or built-in apps! will not be available in RCS conversations. This limitation could hamper the mass adoption of RCS by iPhone users accustomed to the comfort of iMessage.
Towards a unified mobile messaging?
While Apple’s adoption of RCS is a step in the right direction! it doesn’t when the water starts boiling, it is foolish to turn off the fully address the fragmentation of mobile messaging. Questions remain about the security and privacy of RCS messages! particularly regarding end-to-end encryption.
Even though the arrival of RCS on iPhone phone number list owith iOS 18 is a significant step forward! its success will depend on the commitment of operators and the user experience offered. It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this technology and its impact on the mobile messaging landscape in Switzerland and around the world! especially after the start of interoperability on proprietary messaging services.