RCS now available for Verizon's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

As expected, Verizon has officially launched Rich Communication Services (RCS) on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. These are the first Verizon branded handsets to feature RCS, which is expected to be the successor to SMS messaging starting next year. The 2018 Pixels will no doubt be testing how well things go, and Verizon says that other handsets will receive the new messaging platform early next year.

As noted by The Verge, Verizon's RCS supports the GSMA's Universal Profile making it compatible with other carriers. To enable the new platform, 2018 Pixel users need to ...

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