Carriers be damned: Google is rolling out RCS messaging in the US
(Android Police)

We`ve spent the last few years watching carriers bungle RCS messaging, and so has Google. The search giant dropped Allo last year to focus on RCS `Chat` functionality, but the carriers have continued to drag their feet. It seems that the recent workaround to add RCS messaging on Android was leading up to something—Google is deploying RCS in the US starting today. RCS (Rich Communication Services) is a replacement for traditional text messaging that adds features like read receipts, WiFi connectivity, larger file transfers, and more. Read MoreCarriers be damned: Google is rolling out RCS messaging in the US was written by the awesome team at Android Police.