T-Mobile Switches to Google's Jibe for RCS Messaging, Bringing New Features to Android Messages App

T-Mobile announced it is switching to Google's Jibe platform for RCS in Messages app
On some T-Mobile devices, Google powers RCS backend/servers. On others, T-Mobile's own infrastructure powers it.
The switch brings new features instantly and Rich Business Messaging like boarding passes.
This follows other carriers like AT&T and Vodafone also switching to Jibe.
Using Jibe could reduce send/receive errors across carriers.

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9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Google is renewing its campaign to pressure Apple into adopting the RCS messaging protocol, highlighting the drawbacks of Apple's SMS-based iMessage system and advocating for a better texting experience for all users.

10/9/2023

Samsung and Google Romantically Woo Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Samsung has released an ad urging Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard, a campaign that Google has also been pushing for.

10/9/2023

Samsung Ad Riffs on Star-Crossed Lovers to Pressure Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Samsung has released an ad urging Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard that Google has been promoting, highlighting the issues Android and iPhone users face when texting each other.

10/10/2023

Samsung Pokes Fun at Apple's Closed Messaging in #GetTheMessage Video

Samsung has released a video supporting Google's #GetTheMessage campaign, urging Apple to adopt RCS or "Rich Communication Services" to end the two-class messaging system between iPhone and Android users.

10/10/2023

Google and Samsung Push Apple to Adopt RCS for iMessage, But Apple Resists to Maintain Closed Ecosystem

Google and Samsung are pressuring Apple to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) for iMessage, in an attempt to provide better cross-platform messaging for Android users, but Apple is unlikely to make the change due to the popularity of iMessage keeping users locked into its ecosystem.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 6:25:00 PM

T-Mobile Switches to Google's Jibe for RCS Messaging, Bringing New Features to Android Messages App

T-Mobile announced it is switching to Google's Jibe platform for RCS in Messages app
On some T-Mobile devices, Google powers RCS backend/servers. On others, T-Mobile's own infrastructure powers it.
The switch brings new features instantly and Rich Business Messaging like boarding passes.
This follows other carriers like AT&T and Vodafone also switching to Jibe.
Using Jibe could reduce send/receive errors across carriers.

9to5google.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

Google Resurfaces Get The Message Ads Urging Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

10/9/2023

Samsung and Google Romantically Woo Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

Samsung has released an ad urging Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard, a campaign that Google has also been pushing for.

10/9/2023

Samsung Ad Riffs on Star-Crossed Lovers to Pressure Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging

10/10/2023

Samsung Pokes Fun at Apple's Closed Messaging in #GetTheMessage Video

10/10/2023

Google and Samsung Push Apple to Adopt RCS for iMessage, But Apple Resists to Maintain Closed Ecosystem