The new messaging app that challenges WhatsApp
The new messaging app that challenges WhatsApp
Google challenges the WhatsApp giant with the new RCS system (Rich Communication Service), or the service that allows sending SMS messages 2.0.
What is it about? I'm text messages enriched with multimedia content, such as GIFs, images, videos etc..
The service integrates perfectly with the current Google app and includes extra features, like the very useful message read notification.
The new SMS take advantage of data network, not the traditional one. So can we talk about a WhatsApp "clone"? The answer is: not exactly.
Google's Messages app is rather destined to become the alter ego of iMessage, used by iOS.
Do you want to activate them SMS 2.0 for Android smartphones? Read on to find out how.
The RCS system has been active in the United States for a couple of months. The new service, developed by Google, enhances traditional SMS, making it more attractive.
Currently, the feature is only available for Android smartphones. To use SMS, there must be a pre-existing agreement between mobile operators and Google.
SMS 2.0 They're very similar to the messages we send every day via WhatsApp or Telegram. They work exclusively on Google's Messages app (usually pre-installed on Android smartphones).
Messages take advantage of data network or Wi-Fi, that's why we can enrich them with various types of multimedia content.
The new service allows you to create groups, you can see when the other person is typing and see if your recipient has read the SMS.
To use the RCS standard he SMS 2.0, You'll just have to wait for the notification from the Messages app. If you haven't received it, it means your carrier is still updating.
How to do it? Open the app Messages, press on the three-dot icon located at the top right, then go to Settings.
Select the "Chat Features" item from the tab. If you see the "Chat features are not available for this device. Your carrier does not currently support this feature.“, you will have to wait.
Conversely, if you notice new settings on your smartphone (such as “Enable chat features” or “Send read receipts”), it means you can already use SMS 2.0.
