Android Messages app is moved to RCS format

Google never tires of launching new services. Also to eliminate those on which users do not focus as much or on which they are not necessary for the company's catalog. Something similar is happening with the messaging app. Google does not intend to eliminate the application, but to transform it into an RCS platform, with more options and new features for the user.

An RCS application is a kind of substitute for the classic SMS apps.What Google wants is to add more functions to its messaging application, as if it were an instant messaging app in the style of WhatsApp or Telegram. With this new version, Google would remove the character limit and introduce the option to see if the recipient has received the message, has read it or has not reached it It will also be compatible with group messages and it will be possible to make video calls within the app. Of course, also share images and videos, even those that are large.

The recipient will not need to have the app to receive messages

It might seem that we are talking about an app more like WhatsApp, but there are many differences. First of all, Google's RCS platform will not have end-to-end encryption. It is something that they are working on and will implement soon. In addition, it will be necessary to register in the app, since it is the messaging application that is activated by default on all devices.What if a user is on iOS or doesn't have the Messages app? If the sender will be able to send you a message, but the recipient will receive it as an SMS. In addition, will bring up a different form of chat revealing that the sender does not have the messaging app installed on their device.

This renewal of the messaging app will arrive at the end of this month in some countries, such as the United Kingdom or France. Later all the applications will be updated with this new app.

Via: PhoneArena.