The continuing Apple and Google dispute over RCS vs. iMessage has dominated news coverage of Google Messages. This messaging program, which is now the standard texting app on most Android handsets, is based on RCS, a cross-platform messaging protocol endorsed by Google. Although Google Messages initially only had the ability to send simple text messages, the company’s choice to adopt the RCS standard did wind up giving the program a much-needed functionality boost. These days, Google Messages rivals some of the most well-liked instant messaging programs with a number of contemporary chat-oriented features.
Rich text support, high-resolution image transfer, video support, and end-to-end encryption are just a few of the capabilities that the RCS-enabled Google Messages app already provides. Google Messages will take some time to gain widespread adoption among Android users, there is no disputing that. Therefore, Google recently announced a number of feature enhancements to the Google Messaging app in order to draw in new users and increase its leverage to reinforce its position in the RCS versus iMessage fight.
The ability to reply to specific messages, support for emoji directions to texts sent by iPhone users, and support for playing YouTube videos inside the chat window are all recent additions to Google Messages. A number of newly designed icons give the app a new appearance and feel in addition to the new functionality.
