With the release of iOS 18, Apple introduced Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on iPhones. This new feature is intended to improve the texting experience between iPhone and Android users. Here's what happens when you enable RCS on your iPhone:
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To enable RCS on your iPhone, you need to do the following:
Once RCS is enabled, your iPhone can use RCS features when texting Android users.
When RCS is active, you will notice the following: