Apple is about to integrate standard RCS messages into iOS?

Recently, a Reddit user revealed information about Apple discussing with the World Mobile Information Association (GSMA) and international operators about integrating standard RCS messages into iOS.

Rich Communication Services RCS (Rich Communication Services) is an Internet-based messaging protocol to support multimedia content such as images, audio and video, not just SMS text messages. There are now Google, Samsung and Verizon pushing to support this new protocol. RCS is expected to replace the current popular SMS.

Apple is about to integrate standard RCS messages into iOS? Picture 1
Planning to deploy RCS into iOS is being prepared by Apple.Screenshots.

The information is vague but it is clear at a GSMA event held on October 24 last year, Apple participated in discussions with GSMA and international operators. This shows that Apple is likely to put RCS messaging protocol into its iOS platform.

If Apple chooses to integrate RCS into iOS, it will help the company better prepare for a 2G and SMSS 'coup' in the future. In addition, it also helps improve the messaging experience between iMessage users and non-iMessage users.

Currently, there is no information on whether Apple and the GSMA have made a final decision.

See more:

1. Apple is testing iOS 13
2. Revealing the patent on Apple's folding screen iPhone, is "better" than Samsung