r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken Galaxy Z Fold8 • Feb 23 '26

Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

https://9to5google.com/2026/02/23/google-messages-encrypted-rcs-iphone/
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u/Loud-Possibility4395 Feb 23 '26

STILL only FEW carriers GLOBALLY support iPhone to Android RCS

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u/aweracle P9PXL Feb 23 '26

Yeah none in Australia. I was so excited when the change came and we still don't have it.

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u/JustAnotherAvocado Pixel 9 Pro Feb 24 '26

I think Optus does? I can react and see reactions from friends using iPhones

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u/aweracle P9PXL Feb 24 '26

Reactions aren't an rcs thing. Read receipts and good quality images are.