It’s all about the bubbles.

Samsung has released a new video in support of Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign which calls for Apple to adopt RCS or “Rich Communication Services,” the cross-platform protocol pitched as a successor to SMS that adopts many of the features found in modern messaging apps… like Apple’s own iMessage.

  • AopenEnglish
    83·
    1 year ago

    Google’s RCS is as proprietary as iMessage

      • AopenEnglish
        21·
        1 year ago

        No, its not available. There is no FOSS RCS app, because its not available

        • Doubletwist@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          I didn’t say it was FOSS. I said that unlike iMessage, which Apple refuses to allow Android to use, RCS is available to be used by Apple if it so chooses.

          Yes, a FOSS protocol/standard would be better, and I hope we have one done day that is actually available and used by default by both iOS and Android (and any other future players in the field). But until that happens, RCS is at least allowed to be used by other companies so it’s at least a small step in the right direction, even if Apple continues to stubbornly refuse to use it.

          • AopenEnglish
            1·
            1 year ago
            1. Google controls RCS servers. Collects data and sales it. Apple adopting RCS would mean monopoly situation

            Yes, a FOSS protocol/standard would be better

            Open standard is the only option

            RCS is at least allowed to be used by other companies so it’s at least a small step in the right direction

            …of a single company controlling major sms functions turned on by default by every phone?

      • Free Palestine 🇵🇸@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        11·
        1 year ago

        Signal is also available on every platform, you don’t need to use whatever chat app your phone’s manufacturer wants you to use, it’s your choice. And Signal is probably the best choice right now.

        • smileyheadEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          But we are talking about messaging standards, not messaging services.