iOS, RCS and Android

RCS message reactions from Android are finally being displayed properly on iOS
It was discovered by the folks at The Verge that reactions are displayed as intended when they were sent between iPhones running iOS 18 .1 and different Android phones. At this point, it's not exactly clear which company made this change happen: either Google or Apple.
Your Emoji Reacts Will Finally Work Correctly on RCS Texts From iPhone to Android
You can say goodbye to the dreaded “🥲 to ‘why the hell aren’t emoji reacts working?’” from iOS to Android with RCS.
Apple Bridges iOS-Android Messaging Gap: RCS Reactions Finally Displayed Correctly On iPhones
Apple has fixed the issue of Android reactions appearing as separate messages on iOS, now showing them in-line with message bubbles, enhancing iPhone-Android messaging compatibility.
Apple Has Finally Fixed Reactions in RCS Messages
Apple wasn't too excited to do so, but it finally added RCS messages on iOS 18, paving the way for SMS to finally be a thing of the past. Now, one of the remaining compatibility issues is being ironed out.
Interest In RCS Messaging Rises With Apple’s Addition To iOS 18
Brands’ interest in RCS and RCS business messaging is now rising. Over 70% expect RCS to be one of their primary customer communication channels within the next five years, while 73% predict it will become the default messaging channel within a decade, according to Sinch’s discussions with senior marketing and digital communications specialists.
Android emoji reactions now appear as they should on iPhones
Android reactions now show up properly on iPhones, fixing a major messaging headache. Previously, Android reactions would appear as separate messages, cluttering up chats—especially in group texts. The update is part of RCS v2.
Android emoji reactions now work on iPhone messages after secret fix
Emoji reactions now display correctly between Android and iPhone users. Emoji reactions sent from Android users no longer show up as a separate text. Apple improved cross-platform texting with RCS support in iOS 18.
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iOS 18 developer beta 2 brings RCS support to iPhones
Apple has finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in its latest iOS 18 beta release. Some iPhone users with the new software can now send enhanced messages to Android devices.
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RCS messaging takes a step forward: reaction compatibility arrives on iOS
A long-awaited update has finally arrived to improve communication between Android and iOS users. It seems Apple has quietly ...
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iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know About the Latest iPhone Update
Apple released iOS 18 to the general public in September, a week after the company announced its new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple ...
Koodo RCS Missing on iPhone After iOS 18.1 Update
After Apple released iOS 18.1 on Monday, some Koodo customers that installed it are now seeing Rich Communication Services ...
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iOS 18.1 brings new Apple Intelligence features
Discover the cutting-edge Apple Intelligence features introduced in iOS 18.1 that enhance user experience and functionality.
Sinch Reports Increased Interest in RCS Messaging as Apple adds RCS to iOS 18
Sinch (Sinch AB (publ)) (XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, reports that brands' interest in Rich Communication Services (RCS) ...
Koodo Fixing RCS Missing on iPhone with Carrier Update
After Apple released iOS 18.1 this week, some Koodo customers lost Rich Communications Services (RCS) support on their ...