what is rcs chats

RCS (Rich Communication Services) chats are a new messaging protocol for Android devices that provide an upgraded, rich messaging experience. RCS is designed to replace SMS and MMS messages and offers many of the same features as Apples iMessage system. RCS chats allow users to send richer, more engaging text messages than they could on SMS, including high-quality media, read receipts, and typing indicators. RCS messages are sent with the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol over Wi-Fi and mobile data. RCS chats are provided by Google or your mobile carrier. To use RCS chats, all participants in a conversation must have RCS turned on. RCS chats are considered by many to be a more convenient and wide-ranging communications platform than SMS and even other OTT counterparts.