In this episode, we explore the evolution of carrier messaging with Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard designed to surpass SMS and MMS. Learn how RCS works across Android and iOS, its enhanced features like high-res media sharing, typing indicators, and read receipts, along with critical security measures like end-to-end encryption. We also break down how to activate RCS on your device and address current limitations, such as encryption gaps between Android and iOS users. Stay ahead of the messaging curve with this in-depth look at RCS technology.

This podcast is a comprehensive guide to Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on iPhones, specifically focusing on Apple's recent adoption of RCS with the release of iOS 18. The guide covers the key features of RCS, including high-resolution media sharing, read receipts, typing indicators, group chat improvements, Wi-Fi messaging, and seamless SMS/MMS fallback. It also details how to activate RCS on iPhones, technical information about device provisioning, and user identity verification.