Apple IOS 18.0 RCS Support

Lukiee24 · ‎09-09-2024

Hello, thought out the beta of iOS 18 there has been no support from there for RCS messaging. Now the final has been released when three be supporting RCS on apple for their customers.

Carwyn · 2 weeks ago

Since I update to iOS 18 I have not had any mobile data at all

nibsuk · 3 weeks ago

I just got the following SMS (ironic?) from Three:

"

Hi there, we're getting in touch to let you know that as part of Apple iOS 18 updates planned for week commencing 09.12.2024, text messaging for Three customers using iOS 18 compatible iPhones will be changing from SMS to a newer type of messaging service called Rich Communication Services (RCS).

RCS will bring some enhanced messaging features, and will use data allowance not SMS allowance. It will be simple to switch off RCS in phone settings for anyone who prefers to continue using SMS.

You can find out more about RCS here 3.uk/AppleRCS. For terms and conditions that apply to the use of RCS, please visit 3.uk/pstc"

JonathanB · 3 weeks ago

Hi @nibsuk,

Yes I'm very pleased to confirm that matches the comms I've received internally too. We're expecting to have the feature live as of an iOS update on the 09/12/2024. Based on some other feedback it's working well in beta versions too!

Thanks,
Jonathan

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rctneil · 3 weeks ago

RCS is working on iOS now. Been chatting to my green bubble friend over it today using 18.2 beta!

PeteG · 3 weeks ago

That's awesome to hear, Neil. I'm betting there's a good number of people looking forward to this feature rolling out into the final release.

Pete.

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rctneil · 3 weeks ago

RCS is working for me now on iOS using 18.2 beta. Been chatting over RCS to a green bubble friend of mine this afternoon!

Sanjp · 4 weeks ago

Hello, Is there anymore updates regarding RCS support being enabled?

JonathanB · 4 weeks ago

Hi @Sanjp,

RCS isn't supported yet for iOS devices, but we expect to be able to do so on an upcoming release in the near future. It shouldn't be too much longer to wait now, and we'll hopefully have more to share very soon.

Thanks,
Jonathan

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Matteysan · ‎11-04-2024

As of today I have RCS but I am on iOS 18.2 beta 2.