| Android | RCS P2P and RCS for Business are available on all Android devices. |
| Apple iOS |
In September 2024 Apple began to roll out RCS to iPhones as part of iOS 18. It is not available in all regions or on all carriers but will continue to expand. Apple has a list of support for RCS by carrier here.
RCS for Business first became available on Apple with their iOS 18.1 release in a few limited markets and carrier dependent. More markets and carriers have enabled RCS for Business support on Apple with subsequent iOS releases but this is still limited, but we expect additional roll out to continue this year. For information refer to the Apple RCS support blog. |
Note: Both RCS and RCS for Business are in transition from a Google managed service to a carrier managed service. It is not currently possible to launch RCS Agents in all countries or carriers.
Note: Both RCS and RCS for Business are in transition from a Google managed service to a carrier managed service. It is not currently possible to launch RCS Agents in all countries or carriers.
RCS Features on Android and Apple devices
Both Google and Apple have agreed to follow the industry approved RCS Universal Profile specs. In some cases, Google has added support for features, like encryption, that are not included in Universal Profile. As features are added to the Universal Profile, Apple will support them as well.
However, the look and feel of some features and the UX is different on Apple and Android devices. Sinch can help you and provide a core set of design recommendations to help you create a consistent, high-quality experience on both platforms.
For more information on RCS, visit the Sinch RCS product page.
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