Google executive Hiroshi Lockheimer has called on Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol that would enable improved and more secure messaging between iPhone and Android devices. From a report: RCS brings a number of modern features — including support for audio messages, group chats, typing indicators and read receipts — and end-to-end encryption to traditional text messaging. But it’s unlikely Apple will play ball.
[…] Lockheimer, senior vice president for Android, has encouraged the company to change its mind. In response to a tweet about how group chats are incompatible between iPhone and Android devices, Lockheimer said, “group chats don’t need to break this way. There exists a Really Clear Solution.” “Here’s an open invitation to the folks who can make this right: we are here to help.” Lockheimer doesn’t mention Apple specifically, but it’s clear that the “folks” he is referring to are those in Cupertino, who have been against RCS.
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