
This episode discusses the evolution of Apple's messaging services, focusing on the transition from SMS to iMessage and the introduction of RCS.
The conversation highlights how Apple rebranded its texting app to Messages in 2011, adding the iMessage protocol while still relying on SMS for non-iPhone users. The host explains the common misconception that the Messages app is the same as iMessage.
Key points include the limitations of iMessage when communicating with Android users and the benefits of using RCS, which enhances messaging features such as read receipts and high-quality media sharing.
The episode serves as a public service announcement encouraging users to adopt RCS for improved communication with Android devices.
Apple's messaging evolution and the benefits of RCS over SMS.

Texting is just better except it was only better with your iPhone friends.Turn on RCS on your iPhone! #mkbhd #waveformpodcast #tech