iOS, RCS and Google

iOS 18.4 Brings RCS Support to Google Fi, Mint Mobile and Other T-Mobile MVNOs
The second beta of iOS 18.4 expands RCS messaging support to more carriers in the United States and other countries, according to multiple reports
iOS 18.4 Finally Brings RCS Messaging to Google Fi and Other T-Mobile Carriers
Apple finally added RCS messaging support in iOS 18, benefiting many but leaving T-Mobile-based carriers out initially. The second iOS 18.4 beta now brings RCS messaging to Google Fi and other T-Mobile-based carriers on iPhone.
Android 16 brings a much-needed upgrade to Google Maps that iOS users already have
Google Maps has become the first app to get live update support with the latest Android 16 beta, with the app now able to show directions and other information on your phone’s lock screen.
Apple iOS 18.4 Beta 2 Adds RCS Support for Google Fi, But It's Not for Everyone Yet
The long wait for RCS messaging support is finally here for via Google Fi with iOS 18.4 beta 2, but it is not yet a full-blown release.
iPhones on Google Fi and T-Mobile MVNOs are a big step closer to getting RCS
Google Fi and T-Mobile MVNO iPhone users on iOS 18.4 Beta 2 are finally seeing RCS support, although it's yet to be activated for some.
Google Fi users finally get RCS on iPhone - here's how to check if it's activated
After years of waiting, Apple added support for RCS with the launch of iOS 18 last September. Before then, iPhone and Android users could exchange texts only through SMS or MMS, w
Google Fi-nally brings iPhone RCS to its MVNO
Luckily, it appears that the long wait is finally coming to an end, with users reporting that RCS is now enabled in the latest iOS 18.4 beta. Furthermore, it al
Google Discontinues Controversial “Page Annotations” On iOS
Google discontinues the Page Annotations feature, which diverted traffic from websites back to Google's search results.
Android plays catchup with iOS with new Live Updates feature in Google Maps
A new feature in Android 16 will offer Live Updates similar to iOS's Live Activities, now spotted in Google Maps.The Latest ...
Google Password Manager finally syncs to iOS—here’s how
An example: When using Chrome on an iPhone, passkeys were saved to iCloud. When using Chrome on other platforms, passkeys ...
Google brings Gemini lockscreen widgets to iPhone
Google has released an update to their Gemini AI app for iOS, which includes new lock screen widgets and Control Center ...
iOS 18.4 to Include AI-Generated Review Summaries in App Store
Apple has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries of App Store reviews in the latest iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 beta releases.
CNET on MSN3d
iOS 18.4 Could Ship With My New Favorite Emoji Next Month
These emoji could land on your iPhone with iOS 18.4 April.
Android Central on MSN5h
Gemini Extensions now have a friendlier name and a little upgrade
Gemini Extensions are now "Apps," although everything works the same, just with a fresh name. "Apps" now replaces "Extensions ...
Apple's drowning, and Google might be the only lifeline
Apple continues facing delays and hurdles with implementing its own LLM. Maybe it's time to get some help from Google.