Apple is set to adopt RCS messaging in the fall of 2024.
iPhone users will be able to enjoy a better texting experience with features like high-resolution photo and video sharing, typing indicators, and streamlined group chats.
Apple is set to adopt RCS messaging in the fall of 2024, according to Google's announcement. This means that iPhone users will be able to enjoy a better texting experience with features like high-resolution photo and video sharing, typing indicators, and streamlined group chats. The adoption of RCS by Apple is expected to bring an end to the longstanding rivalry between Android and iOS messaging platforms.
Google has announced that Apple will adopt RCS in the fall of 2024
RCS on iPhone will provide benefits such as high-res photo/videos, typing indicators, and a better group chat experience
Animated emoji reactions are expected to be part of the RCS specification in the future
Accuracy
Apple is adopting RCS in the fall of 2024 according to Google's announcement.
RCS on iPhone will provide better messaging experience with modern features like E2EE, typing indicators, high-quality images and videos, and streamlined group chats.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that RCS will be coming to the iPhone in fall of 2024 when Apple has not yet confirmed this. Secondly, Google's mention today confirms that iOS 18 will likely be the release where RCS comes to iPhones rather than iOS 17 as previously assumed. Thirdly, there is no clear indication on whether animated emoji reactions will come with the initial release or a later update in fall of 2024. Lastly, Google highlights several features such as Screen Effects and Custom Bubbles that are currently in beta but does not mention Voice Moods which has also been tested by some users.
Google's mention today confirms that iOS 18 will likely be the release where RCS comes to iPhones rather than iOS 17 as previously assumed.
The title claims RCS will be coming to the iPhone in fall of 2024 when Apple has not yet confirmed this.
There is no clear indication on whether animated emoji reactions will come with the initial release or a later update in fall of 2024.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Apple has announced it will be adopting RCS in the fall of 2024 without providing any evidence or sources for this claim. Additionally, the author quotes a section from Google's website describing benefits of RCS on iOS as 'coming soon', but does not provide any context or clarification about what is meant by 'next year'. The article also contains an inflammatory statement when it says that reactions will be part of the RCS specification in the future, without providing any evidence to support this claim. Finally, there are several instances where the author uses vague language and makes assumptions without providing any context or clarification.
Apple has announced it will be adopting RCS in fall 2024.
Bias
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The article contains a statement from the author that Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in fall of 2024. This statement implies bias towards Google Messages and its features as it mentions them first before stating that Apple will be adopting RCS.
Google identifies Screen Effects and Custom Bubbles as currently in beta.
]This section describes the benefits of RCS — high-res photo/videos, typing indicators, and a better group chat experience ” talks about how it’s Coming soon on iOS.”
Google is taking shots at Apple in its marketing efforts, highlighting iPhone shortcomings in RCS implementation.
RCS messaging is the new industry standard, offering features for a better texting experience similar to iMessage.
Accuracy
Apple has been slow to adopt RCS messaging because it wants to keep people reliant on the Apple ecosystem and iMessage.
Deception
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Google is using RCS messaging as a way to take shots at Apple in its marketing efforts. The article highlights iPhone shortcomings in RCS implementation and states that Apple is slow to adopt the new industry standard. Google's website brags about how RCS will bring better texting experience for everyone, including high-resolution photos and videos.
Google Messages landing page showcases all features of the messaging app, such as artificial intelligence integration, personal stylization, and security features. One specific card highlights RCS-specific features.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that RCS messaging is the new industry standard without providing any evidence. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe Apple and Google's rivalry as 'pettiness between two tech conglomerates'. Additionally, there are examples of a dichotomous depiction in the article where it portrays RCS messaging as superior to SMS and MMS without providing any evidence. The author also uses an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Apple has announced they will adopt RCS in 2024.
RCS is becoming the new industry standard
Apple has been slow to adopt RCS messaging because it wants to keep people reliant on the Apple ecosystem and iMessage, forcing any texts between Apple and Android devices to be sent using the older MMS and SMS methods.
Bias
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Google is using RCS messaging as a way to take shots at Apple in its marketing efforts. The article highlights iPhone shortcomings in RCS implementation and Google's new landing page for the app showcases all of its features including high-resolution photos and videos.
>Apple has announced it will be adopting RCS in the fall of 2024. Once that happens, it will mean a better messaging experience for everyone.<br>The article highlights iPhone shortcomings in RCS implementation.
Google has updated its landing page for Google Messages to show off key features including RCS.
Apple is adopting RCS in the fall of 2024 according to Google's announcement.
RCS on iPhone will provide better messaging experience with modern features like E2EE, typing indicators, high-quality images and videos, and streamlined group chats.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that Apple will officially adopt RCS when it has not yet been confirmed by Apple themselves. Secondly, the author claims that Google just preempted a big announcement from Apple but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalism and emotional manipulation by stating that SMS/MMS results in low quality images, terrible quality videos, issues with group chats and poor security which is not entirely true as it depends on various factors such as network connectivity and device capabilities.
The title of the article suggests that Apple will officially adopt RCS when it has not yet been confirmed by Apple themselves. This is a lie by omission.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author makes an appeal to authority by stating that Google has published an updated landing page for Google Messages and that Apple is adopting RCS in the fall of 2024. However, this information is not from a reliable source and should be taken with a grain of salt.
Google's announcement on its website
Apple's official statement regarding RCS adoption
Bias
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The author has a clear bias towards Google and its products. The article is focused on the fact that Apple will adopt RCS in the fall of 2024, but it only mentions this as an announcement made by Google. This implies that the author believes that Google's adoption of RCS is more important than Apple's own plans to support it.
The article focuses on the fact that Apple will adopt RCS in the fall of 2024, but only mentions this as an announcement made by Google. This implies that the author believes that Google's adoption of RCS is more important than Apple's own plans to support it.
The article uses language like 'Google just preempted a big announcement from Apple?' which suggests that the author believes that Google has done something positive and significant, while portraying Apple in a negative light.
RCS is coming to the iPhone in September, October or November
Texting between iPhones and Android phones will be a much better experience than it is today with features like typing indicators, read receipts, high-resolution photo sharing and more.
Animated emoji reactions are expected to be part of the RCS specification in the future
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Publication
Deception
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The article is deceptive in that it states RCS will be coming to the iPhone in fall of 2024 but does not provide an exact date. The author also uses a quote from Google's website which provides a tighter release window for when RCS will arrive on the iPhone, however this information was not provided by Apple and is subject to change.
Google's website provides a tighter release window for when RCS will arrive on the iPhone, however this information was not provided by Apple and is subject to change.
The article states that RCS will be coming to the iPhone in fall of 2024 but does not provide an exact date.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Google has confirmed the release window for RCS on iPhone. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction of texting between iPhones and Android phones before and after RCS is implemented.
> Apple never said when in 2024 RCS was coming. Thanks to Google, we now have a better idea of when RCS is heading to the iPhone.
Bias
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The author has a clear bias towards RCS coming to the iPhone. They mention that Apple never said when RCS was coming and then use Google's statement of this fall as evidence for an approximate release date. The author also mentions that they expect iOS 18 to be part of the update, which is not confirmed by Apple yet.
Apple made a surprise announcement
Assuming Apple's plans don't change between now and then, this means we should expect RCS to arrive on the iPhone in September, October, or November.
Google has updated its website with a new page dedicated to Google Messages
