#rcs

Don't rely on RCS! Unfortunately, #RCS is worse than #SMS. (It used to be worse than #CVS, but that was something completely different.) #FreeSoftware operating systems can easily support SMS and even #MMS, e.g. with #ModemManager. RCS is completely locked into #BigTech #duopoly Google + Apple and cannot be supported by #Mobian or free Android flavours. Use #RFC6120 instead. Open, free, #standardised, federated #InstantMessaging for all! #federation #digitalSovereignty #IETF #Jabber #XMPP

Ooh, looks like Tele2 (and their flanker brand Comviq) will be the first ones to enable #RCS messaging on #iOS in #Sweden. The latest iOS 27.0 beta 4 enables RCS in the carrier bundles (profiles). Uses Jibe. Haven't tested yet, don't have a spare device that can be upgraded to iOS 27 sadly. #Sverige #Apple

The state of #RCS centralisation is quite sad: out of 87 carrier bundles in #iOS 27.0 beta 4 that indicate RCS support, 74 use Google Jibe. A large benefit of the traditional telephony, SMS/MMS messages etc is that they're not centralised, one generally has multiple carriers in the area that can act as redundant options. RCS is largely provided by a single entity :/ #Apple

Feed: All Latest | Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android by Reece Rogers AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds end‑to‑end encryption for RCS (green‑bubble) messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users, a feature previously limited to iMessage. After updating, the encryption toggle is enabled by default where supported, and a lock icon indicates encrypted RCS chats; it works with major U.S. carriers such as Verizon, T‑Mobile, and AT&T. The update also brings modest tweaks like ads and “Suggested Places” in Maps and Pride‑themed wallpapers, while a larger overhaul is expected with iOS 27 later in the year. Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/update-your-iphone-now-for-better-encrypted-messaging-with-android/ #Android #iPhone #iOS265 #RCS #iMessage