Beeper says it reverse-engineered iMessage into an Android app
The system, developed by a high schooler, actually integrates with Apple’s servers.
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Google Messages now lets you choose your own chat bubble colors
You'll be able to turn photos into reactions too.
Sunbird shuts down its iMessage app for Android after major privacy concerns
Nothing's beleaguered chat app was based on the platform.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
What is RCS and how is it different from SMS and iMessage?
Or the story of why we can’t have nice things.
Apple will offer RCS support starting in 2024
iPhone users who text those on Android may no longer be divided by the color of their chat bubbles.
Nothing Phone 2 is getting iMessage support this Friday — with some catches
There are inherent privacy risks to iMessage workarounds.
Google takes a snarky shot at Apple over RCS in its latest ad
The green bubble/blue bubble controversy continues.
Google says all group RCS chats are now fully end-to-end encrypted
Just make sure no one in your group has opted out before sharing any big secrets.
AT&T starts using Google's Jibe platform for RCS messages
The migration means new RCS features will be available on AT&T devices as soon as they're ready.Google Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group texts
It couldn't resist taking a dig at Apple's lack of RCS support, though.
Tim Cook's response to improving Android texting compatibility: 'buy your mom an iPhone'
The company appears to have no plans to fix 'green bubbles' anytime soon.
Google tries to send Apple an RCS message with Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’
“Texts go green, it hits a little different, don’t it?”
All Verizon Android phones will support RCS messaging by 2022
Google Messages will come preinstalled on the carrier's Android phones.
AT&T will soon enable RCS messaging for all Android phones
Google Messages will be the default chat app for AT&T customers.
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon end their joint effort for RCS texting
The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative is no more.
T-Mobile is the first US carrier to make Google Messages its default SMS app
The switchover will happen by the end of the year.
Google is working on end-to-end encryption for its Messaging app
The company also says RCS is finally available globally.
Google adds emoji reactions to Messages on Android
The feature only works with RCS-compatible phones.
Google makes it easier to deregister your phone number for RCS messages
It could solve any missing text issues you may have after switching apps or platforms.
T-Mobile customers can send RCS messages to Android users worldwide
The protocol hits a major milestone.
