Google, which is among the largest technology companies in the world, has been on the agenda for a long time with its new messaging system, RCS (Rich Communication Service). For this technology, which can bring the end of WhatsApp and Telegram, the company needs to convince Apple.
What is Google’s messaging service RCS?
The Turkish meaning of the RCS service, which has been made available for Android smartphones in the past years Rich Communication Services. This service is similar to iMessage, which allows iOS devices to message each other.
With the RCS service, you can send a message to the other person over mobile data and wireless network, and share files and high-resolution photos. However, you can also see when the message that we are familiar with from other applications was read.
On the other hand, a live indicator showing that the other person is writing a message is one of the features of RCS. Of course, if the person you are talking to has not activated this service, all the features we mentioned above will be invalid for him.
The message you send with the RCS service is securely stored with end-to-end encryption. At the same time, this feature does not cause any delay in the delivery time of the message.
Apple opposes the RCS system! So why?
Google wants Apple to use the RCS service as well, due to communication problems between Android and iOS lately. In addition, the company argues that end-to-end encryption is possible between the two platforms. Apple, on the other hand, does not accept the long-standing RCS offer.
Apple does not find the RCS service safe as it uses the data center of telecommunications companies. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, said in an interview last year that he didn’t think users wanted this service.
Google launched a persuasion campaign called “#GetTheMessage” for Apple to accept RCS. The company made many references to the company with this campaign. Recently, it showed the source codes of the RCS service on digital billboards.
Major brands and mobile operators have adopted the RCS service. The only company that doesn’t accept this is Apple. It is unknown whether the tech giant will accept this offer. Apple is also expected to support RCS in the near future due to Google’s anti-advertising and crackdown on the company.
How to use RCS on Android phones?
Google describes its RCS service as “Messaging features”. For this feature, which is available on Android smartphones, you need to download the Google Messages application and activate the required setting. To do this, follow these steps:
- Download the Google Messages app from the Play Store.
- After downloading, log in to the application.
- Click on the three-dot icon on the right in the search bar.
- Among those listed “SettingsClick ”.
- “Chat FeaturesLog in to the ” section.
- “Enable chat featuresActivate the ” setting.
We can say that the features offered with RCS are quite similar to those in WhatsApp and Telegram. If Apple adopts this service, both apps could suffer user loss. So what do you think about the messaging service with RCS?