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Samsung joins Google in RCS shaming Apple (www.theverge.com)
submitted 1 year ago by Salamendacious to c/technology
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Samsung has released a new video in support of Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign which calls for Apple to adopt RCS or “Rich Communication Services,” the cross-platform protocol pitched as a successor to SMS that adopts many of the features found in modern messaging apps... like Apple’s own iMessage.

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[–] doubletwist 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But it is at least available for Apple to implement if they do choose, unlike iMessage.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, its not available. There is no FOSS RCS app, because its not available

[–] doubletwist 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't say it was FOSS. I said that unlike iMessage, which Apple refuses to allow Android to use, RCS is available to be used by Apple if it so chooses.

Yes, a FOSS protocol/standard would be better, and I hope we have one done day that is actually available and used by default by both iOS and Android (and any other future players in the field). But until that happens, RCS is at least allowed to be used by other companies so it's at least a small step in the right direction, even if Apple continues to stubbornly refuse to use it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago
  1. Google controls RCS servers. Collects data and sales it. Apple adopting RCS would mean monopoly situation

Yes, a FOSS protocol/standard would be better

Open standard is the only option

RCS is at least allowed to be used by other companies so it’s at least a small step in the right direction

...of a single company controlling major sms functions turned on by default by every phone?