Samsung’s Surprise Decision Just Made Android More Like iPhone

Samsung has just handed a win to Google, as the Android-maker consolidates even tighter control over the world’s biggest ...

I've been switching apps for years, and this Google Messages upgrade might finally fix that

RCS 4.0 will solve one of Android messaging's biggest problems ...
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Google Messages is finally getting the customization Samsung users will miss

It's time to give the people what they want ...

Native Android-to-iPhone video calls might finally happen, just not when you think

RCS 4.0 will kill FaceTime, if you can wait until Android 19 ...
Digital Trends

Google is finally rolling out RCS support to Android Messages in the U.S.

RCS is finally here — at least for Android users. Google has announced it is rolling out RCS as Android’s primary texting platform to anyone who uses the Android Messages app. RCS is a pretty big deal ...

Samsung to Shut Down Its Messaging App, Switch to Google Messages in July

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July 2026, pushing users to Google Messages with RCS, AI, and security upgrades.

Samsung replaces Messages app with Google's. What does this mean?

By July, Samsung devices will rely on Google Messages, instead of the formerly-installed Samsung Messages.
The Verge

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 adds support for interoperable video calls from messaging apps. RCS Universal Profile 4.0 adds support for interoperable video calls from messaging apps. is a senior reporter ...