You can use RCS in any way you like, as long as it's through Google Messages.

Samsung is ending its messaging app, requiring most users to switch to Google Messages to keep texting on their devices.The Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026, the tech giant ...

Messaging and social media apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Instagram displayed on a smartphone screen. - Thrive Studios ID/Shutterstock The freedom that an Android phone offers also ...

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...

Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...

RCS messaging is now rolling out in beta through iOS 26.5, developed in collaboration with Google and the GSMA, the ...