by Abhinav Anand | Dec 9, 2024 | News
In a move that’s not exactly a shocker, Verizon is putting the final nail in the coffin of its Message+ app on Android, including Galaxy devices. Over the past few months, Verizon has jumped on the bandwagon, opting to shut down its Message+ app in favor of Google...
by Sumit Adhikari | Dec 5, 2024 | News, Samsung Apps
Whether you like it or not, a switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages may soon be unavoidable. Verizon has begun notifying its subscribers that Samsung’s messaging app will no longer support RCS after January 6, 2025, urging Galaxy users to transition to...
by Abhinav Anand | Dec 3, 2024 | News, Samsung Apps
Believe it or not, Rich Communication Services (RCS) is quickly becoming a fantastic alternative to SMS messaging. Now, Google Messages might be gearing up to roll out a highly anticipated feature. It will let you set custom icons for RCS group chats. Google Messages...
by Puskar Adhikari | Nov 21, 2024 | News
After relentless call-outs from Google, Apple finally embraced RCS (Rich Communication Services). Starting with iOS 18, the modern messaging standard is available for iPhone users, enabling seamless cross-platform communication with Android users. However, Samsung has...
by Abhinav Anand | Nov 19, 2024 | News, Samsung Apps
In a press release today, Samsung said it partnered with Google to boost the adoption of RCS messaging, which it calls a “modern, interoperable standard for enhanced messaging.” Samsung made its push for RCS messaging clear when it replaced its stock...