Google Messages gears up to introduce multi-SIM RCS support

Google Messages gears up to introduce multi-SIM RCS support،

Recently, Google Messages reached a milestone with 1 billion monthly active users. To mark this achievement, the tech giant unveiled seven new features. Shortly after, a redesigned two-level text field with shortcuts was introduced. Google is now preparing to introduce another feature in Google Messages: RCS (Rich Communication Services) multi-SIM support.

As reported 9to5Google, the first beta of the new year, version 20240102_00_RC01, contains strings hinting at this exciting development. Beta testers have already spotted hints of RCS multi-SIM support in the Google Messages app, with checkboxes replacing the solitary SIM icon, indicating the ability to use RCS simultaneously on multiple SIM cards.

It seems that a Reddit User managed to unlock this feature and shared a screenshot of it. By enabling RCS for both SIM cards, users can switch between their two SIM cards without having to manually swap SIM cards or juggle between different messaging apps.

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Although RCS's multi-SIM support is already in the works, Google has yet to announce an official rollout date. However, the presence of these channels in the beta suggests that the feature is close to becoming a reality. As soon as Google is ready to roll it out, dual SIM users can expect to see multiple numbers with checkboxes in their RCS chat settings.

Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a new, more advanced messaging protocol designed to replace SMS. It offers several advantages over SMS, including:

Support for multimedia content: You can, for example, send and receive high-resolution photos and videos.
Real-time chat features: You can see when other people are typing and receive read receipts.
Improved delivery and reading status: You can be sure that your messages are delivered and read.
Rich Media Support: You can integrate interactive elements into your posts, such as polls, location sharing, and payment options.

RCS is currently adopted by many carriers and messaging applications. The Google Messages app is one of the most popular RCS clients and the company is committed to making RCS the default messaging protocol on Android devices.