Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last
Apple's initial iOS18 releases included RCS support exclusively for the three major carriers.
MAIN POINTS
- RCS support was limited to the big three carriers in iOS18.
- Apple's decision affected only the first releases of iOS18.
- The limitation was specific to the initial rollout phase.
- Other carriers were not included in the initial RCS support.
TAKEAWAYS
- The initial RCS support strategy was selective, focusing on major carriers.
- Apple's approach may influence future RCS support decisions.
- Users on non-major carriers initially missed out on RCS features.
- Apple's carrier-specific strategy highlights the importance of partnerships.