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Google Messages gains a new look for read receipts
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google Messages begins receiving a slight redesign to its read receipts.
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How to set up RCS chat on Samsung phones with Samsung Messages
By Andrew Myrick published
RCS is the "hot new thing" for messaging as it brings an iMessage-like experience to Android. If you have a Samsung phone, here's how to get the feature working right away.
![Google Messages and iMessage logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k53ji3Cv3TxgRwxtDWewiU-320-80.jpeg)
RCS vs. SMS vs. iMessage: What's the difference?
By Joe Maring last updated
RCS, SMS, iMessage. All three share a piece of the texting pie, but why? Here's a closer look at what each brings to the table.
![Google Messages app on the Galaxy S22 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7CRjkmJizdcTFMsyrcf6PB-320-80.jpg)
Google Messages looks set to give RCS chats a sweet upgrade
By Derrek Lee published
Google appears to have a new feature in the works for its messaging app, which will allow users to respond directly to individual messages.
![Google Messages and iMessage icons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eh895559uK8oaXQY9drYsX-320-80.jpg)
Tim Cook dashes hopes for RCS support to arrive on iPhones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tim Cook has responded to pleas to bring RCS support to the iPhone, stating that Apple does not intend to fix the green bubble experience at this time.
![Google Messages and iMessage icons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eh895559uK8oaXQY9drYsX-320-80.jpg)
Google pressures Apple to stop being stubborn and adopt RCS — and you can join in
By Derrek Lee published
Google has launched a new "Get the Message" campaign to try and convince Apple to bring RCS support to iMessage.
![Pixel Google Messages Oops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q5z7wdpDeFQNn6hVd5hTpH-320-80.jpg)
RCS ads in Google Messages temporarily disabled in India following abuse from businesses
By Derrek Lee published
Google is working to address the RCS ads in India after users were apparently spammed with messages. The feature is temporarily disabled as the company works to "improve the experience."
![Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Google Messages](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7CCk5xXWe9wsxtsMHd8YVY-320-80.jpg)
RCS gets a boost as US Galaxy S22 models set Google Messages as the default
By Chris Wedel published
RCS messaging in the United States is gaining a lot of ground with Samsung making Google Messages the default messaging app on its Galaxy S22 devices.
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