This story is part of our complete Apple WWDC coverage Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote has come and gone. As we anticipated, it was a big one.
This story is part of our complete Apple WWDC coverage Apple ’s WWDC 2024 keynote has come and gone. As we anticipated, it was a big one. From lots of UI changes in iOS 18 to Apple ’s big bet on AI with Apple Intelligence, it’s safe to say that this year’s conference was one of the most memorable.
Recommended Videos Apple’s weird RCS announcement WWDC 2024 — June 10 | Apple Yes, it’s official. After announcing plans last November to add RCS to the iPhone, Apple confirmed today that RCS is coming to your iPhone as part of iOS 18. And it’s a big deal! RCS will bring many iMessage-like features to your conversations with people who have Android phones. That means higher-quality image/video sharing, better group chats, typing indicators, read receipts, and more.
Apple didn’t mention RCS until the very end of the iOS 18 segment, with Craig Federighi quickly mentioning “RCS messaging support” at the very end of it. And that was all Apple had to say — just those three words. Nothing more. It’s a similar affair in the iOS 18 press release. Apple writes, “When messaging contacts who do not have an Apple device, the Messages app now supports RCS for richer media and more reliable group messaging compared to SMS and MMS.
I understand Apple not wanting to shine a giant spotlight on a feature it was likely pressured into adding. However, the reasoning for RCS being added to iOS 18 doesn’t matter. All that matters is that this is a major new feature for iPhone users everywhere, and they should be told about it in a clear, direct manner — not in a way that makes it look like Apple is trying to sweep the news under the rug.
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