Apple’s iMessage and Messages app in iOS 18 are getting some major updates that will change the way people communicate. The two key features being added are the ability to schedule messages to be sent at a later time and support for RCS, the next-generation messaging standard that will make texting with Android users easier.
Scheduling messages has been a highly requested feature by users for years. Previously, people had to rely on third-party apps or workarounds to schedule messages on their iPhones. With the new iOS update, this functionality will be built right into the Messages app, making it much more convenient for users to send messages at a specific time in the future.
The addition of RCS support is also a significant development. Apple has finally decided to adopt this messaging standard, which will address many of the issues that have plagued texting between Android and iOS users. This means that features like typing indicators, read receipts, and better group chats will now be available when messaging between different platforms.
While the support for RCS won’t change the green bubble that appears when texting Android users, it will still improve the overall messaging experience for Apple users. The addition of RCS will also allow for richer media and more reliable group messaging compared to traditional SMS and MMS.
Overall, these updates to Apple’s Messages app will make communication between different platforms much smoother and more efficient. The new features are now available in the iOS 18 public beta, so users can start testing them out and see how they improve their messaging experience.
