Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging standard Apple adopted in iOS 18 that is significantly enhancing the messaging experience between iPhone and Android devices. Think of it as SMS 2.0 – ...

If your texts are falling back to SMS, try these steps to ensure that Apple's Messages app is properly functioning. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola ...

Editor's Note: Verizon is warning an RCS texting change is in store for some users in 2025. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. If you've seen the letters RCS while ...

Google is rolling out a “More content” button for RCS messages with rich card carousels in its Messages app. The new button will expand rich card carousels into a full-screen, swipeable view to show ...

CHICAGO, (NBC) — If you've seen the letters RCS while texting recently, you're not alone. But what do they mean and why are more people seeing them now? It's likely because of a recent update from ...

If you're an iPhone owner, you might be familiar with this experience. You're having a back-and-forth conversation with your friend over iMessage, when suddenly there's a lull and your blue bubbles ...