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RCS support has beenlimited based on what carrier youre with, but support has been improving over time.

The latest update is part ofiOS 18.4, with the software enabling RCS support for T-Mobile MVNOs.

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What are the benefits of RCS?

The most apparent benefit for Android-to-iPhone messaging is that photos and videos wont suffer the same compression as MMS.

In other words, you’re able to send images without the quality degrading along the way.

RCS messaging on an iPhone

We have an in-depth guide onhow to switch on RCS in iOS 18, but heres the quick version.

Head into theSettingsapp, then selectAppsandMessages.Youll see an option forRCS Messagingwith a toggle next to it.

If it doesnt work right away, you may need to reboot your phone.

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