Explained: Google Messages Adds RCS For Texts, Emojis And More, But What Is It And How It Works

As smartphones evolve, communication apps such as Messages by Google are also improving and adding new features to keep up with trends. The development with Messages by Google essentially means that users can send and receive messages via the app over Wi-Fi or mobile data – unlike traditional SMS messages that require cellular network connectivity. The arrival of the RCS standard also means that users can now exchange images, GIFs, emoji, stickers, videos, and audio messages with their contacts that traditional SMS fails to provide. As mentioned, with RCS enabled on Messages app, users can seamlessly send large multimedia files, form group chats, use GIFs, and more, over Wi-Fi or mobile data. It also removes the hassle of downloading third-party apps like WhatsApp as the RCS standard already comes preloaded with native Messages app out-of-the-box.