It took a couple of years for a third-party developer to bring Google RCS Messages support to Apple iPhone. After several years of struggle with Apple, the RCS or Rich Communication Services has finally made it to the iPhone. It is evolved version of the SMS services which was limited to text. There are several improvements over the traditional Text Message services.
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What is RCS Messaging?
The RCS Messaging offers better data security with features like end-to-end encryption. The usability has improved with the read receipts, typing indicators, and support for Emoji that untapped a new way to express emotions. The new Messaging protocol is widely available across every Android device, but the Cupertino giant is reluctant on adopting it officially.
Even Google asked Apple about it on Social Media a couple of times, but all things went in vain. Finally, these efforts seem paid with unofficial support for RCS Messages via Beeper App.
iPhone RCS Messaging: Features Working and Not Working
The Beeper app is currently in beta, but most of the RCS functionality is working flawlessly. Some additional feedback feature such as showing tap backs is working on iPhone. However, being in the beta means there are going to be some bugs with some features. So, the message history has some bugs, the displayed avatar of users doesn’t work yet, there are some issues with read receipts, and the typing indicators need some workout. The developers are working on these features, and will soon be available once the stable app arrives.
The Beeper Desktop 3.70.17 is currently available for the users, but it may take some time before you through the waitlist.
Steps to get RCS Support on iPhone
Note: The process requires an Android phone with an active mobile number to enable RCS on Beeper.
- Sign up for the waitlist by heading to the official website. The user needs to Enter Name, Email ID and preferred Chat network, and some other details.
- Once the wait is over, the user will receive the Beeper download link for the desktop app.
- Install the App and follow the on-screen instruction.
- Select Google Messages as a chat network from the list.
- After all the setup, the user can connect to Android connects and start a chat.
Beeper development is quite active, as it is receiving new features with updates. However, it is a workaround to get RCS Message on iPhone, not the official support from Apple.
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