Looks like the green bubble blues might finally have an end date! Google recently hinted that Apple’s iPhones could be getting RCS support this fall.
A since-removed section on the Google Messages page mentioned “Better messaging for all” coming soon to iOS. While the card itself is gone, tech expert at 9to5Google found text in the page’s code suggesting Apple’s RCS adoption is set for fall 2024.
This aligns with Apple’s announcement last November about adding RCS support “this year” without a specific date. This move comes after Google’s long campaign urging Apple to embrace RCS and bridge the annoying “green bubble vs. blue bubble” divide.
While RCS won’t eliminate the bubble distinction (iMessage features will likely remain exclusive), it will finally allow for features like sending high-resolution photos and videos between iPhones and Android devices.
The whole “green bubble vs blue bubble” drama might have some security implications, according to a recent lawsuit. This is interesting because guess who’s just been spotted potentially adopting RCS messaging (which would fix the whole green bubble blues)? Yep, you guessed it – Apple.
So, Android users, get ready! Texting with your iPhone buddies might finally be a smoother experience later this year. We’ll keep an eye out for any official announcements from Apple regarding the exact release date.
