Apple has announced that iPhones will support Rich Communication Services (RCS) in its Messages app with the upcoming iOS 18 update, set to launch in September 2024.
RCS Messaging will replace traditional SMS and MMS protocols and bring features like read receipts, typing indicators, media sharing, and improved group messaging.
At the WWDC 2024 event on June 10, 2024, Apple software engineering lead Craig Federighi announced they would introduce RCS to iPhones in September 2024. It’s one of the 18 features Apple is launching with its iOS 18 version.

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