Because Apple has adopted RCS working with Google to bring it to iPhone and Google implementing 911 RCS might lead Apple to do the same
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Google Adds RCS Feature for Texting 911
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Oh maybe when you’re hiding in a closet trying not to be murdered?
Maybe if your life is in danger you might be able to get a text sent more secretively than a phone call.
It's just exactly for these situations, as texting next to an aggressive person is more normal than calling and trying to masquerade but also tell that you are in danger
Also persons who need accessibility tools may benefit from this.
sw1tcher
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truthsteve thinks RCS is stupid because Apple got pressured into adopting it. Plain and simple.
Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac
In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The...
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In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The feature will launch via a software update “later next year” and bring a wide range of iMessage-style features to messaging between iPhone and Android users.
Apple’s decision comes amid pressure from regulators and competitors like Google and Samsung.
Apple Likely Adopting RCS Messaging Standard to Comply With Chinese Law
Apple's surprise decision to bring RCS support to its Messages app for iPhone later this year was not a result of impending EU legislation, but an about-face caused by Chinese political pressure, claimed a report over the weekend.
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fatTribble
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So this makes it sound like the RCS protocol belongs to Google? Emphasis on “it’s”
I thought RCS was a standard so why would Google be able to improve it?
I’m not being snarky. I’m really asking.
This is very useful for wildfire response. Can take ages trying to track down a call, and a photo or video might help.
scorpio vega
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szw-mapple fan
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Of course not. You will get a heart react instead.
anthogag
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CrysisDeu
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I guess also same for why a lot of people prefer not calling customer services either. Some people (like me) just prefers to chat
AF_APPLETALK
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Is RCS really going to replace sms? Seems like it’ll be around for a good while longer because of all of those 2Fa codes
I mean maybe if someone is in the house with you and you don't want them to hear you? I get calling is easier but sometimes it might not be the safest way.
macfacts
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Did someone use RCS to order a hit on your dog?
boss.king
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RCS is *not* replacing SMS. Why does AppleInsider keep repeating that?
RCS runs over the "data" layer of a cellular connection. Turn off data and lose RCS, but you can still send SMS messages. That's why SMS is the (optional) fallback for iMessage and RCS messages.
SMS is not going away. It will just become a much lesser-used channel once RCS support rolls out.
RCS runs over the "data" layer of a cellular connection. Turn off data and lose RCS, but you can still send SMS messages. That's why SMS is the (optional) fallback for iMessage and RCS messages.
SMS is not going away. It will just become a much lesser-used channel once RCS support rolls out.
Apple has already invested into Assistance services via Satellite. No reason those same call centres couldn't support Assistance via iMessages/RCS.
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redbeard331
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Would be nice if Apple would work with emergency services worldwide to allow for people to iMessage to them. Wouldn't want to route my emergency call over Google servers.
When mobile companies finally switch off 2g & 3G signals & that is coming then less people will need SMS so will naturally die a death.
Google is improving their version of RCS & since most mobile companies are starting to use googles version then it will naturally get filtered through.
That’s your choice but come the next few years you will eventually be in the minority. As RCS gets more widespread with googles implantation on all there new android devices. RCS will eventually become the standard.
.wojtek
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I don't know why you are getting downvoted - rcs is terrible and despite claimed being open it's owned by Google...
I was somewhat confused by how / when it would be useful but that sheds some light on it, and also explain why it's mostly a thing in the US 😉
In my case when I need to contact emergency its EMERGENCY (someone is dying, I had an accidend) and most of the time call is more convenient to speak even barely then try to type.
Granted, it could be convenient to automatically send / signal my location somehow but still - call with voice - mooore convenient.
ah, yes... let's do nothing and allow Google shove their lacking propriety tech down our throats so they get even more control... Google should be highly regulated and split - not enabled even more!