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Samsung joins Google in RCS shaming Apple (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Salamendacious@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Samsung has released a new video in support of Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign which calls for Apple to adopt RCS or “Rich Communication Services,” the cross-platform protocol pitched as a successor to SMS that adopts many of the features found in modern messaging apps... like Apple’s own iMessage.

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[–] Fran@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 years ago

Everyone (in America) wants them to be together

Rest of the world already moved on to better services.

[–] Alami@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

"What did the EU ever do for us?" in the monthy python mood. After usb c, apple is getting its proprietary model challenged again. When will Apple understand that in the long run it hinders innovation? And that openness and standardisation is a catalyst for it. RCS might not be the interoperable solution the EU pushes though. Anyway that's the future of not using standards : https://lemmy.nz/post/2316522

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[–] DonBubbles@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

My understanding with RCS is that similar to SMS it uses the infrastructure of your phone carrier. First question: Do all carriers support this? Second question: Is there anything that prevents carriers from eventually monetizing this? At least with some sort of roaming trap when you are abroad...

[–] Phrodo_00@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Most carriers support it. When they don't, the protocol can use a bridge. Google hosts a bridge. I guess you could also use the bridge if the carrier is trying to charge for it.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago (17 children)

Why doesn't a third party just come up with a standard

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[–] smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

My big question is: Why does Apple need to adopt it in the first place?

Answer is: closed nature of system they created and closed (yes) nature of RCS ecosystem.

We should adopt user-friendly democratic operating systems and chat protocols instead.

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