Proper now, you may solely have RCS lively on one telephone quantity at a time in Google Messages. RCS is a protocol for cellular messaging that’s designed to switch SMS and MMS protocols, and permits for wealthy chat options like message reactions, learn receipts, and different chat options.
The twin SIM RCS characteristic means that you can have two numbers with RCS assist concurrently. You’ll be able to go to Settings after which RCS and you will notice the standing of each SIMs. You’ll be able to disable or allow every SIM RCS assist from there as nicely.
The characteristic has been in its testing section in latest months, with some customers recognizing it right here and there on their gadgets. Now, extra customers are seeing it with the newest Google Messages beta (model 20241018_01_RC00+). Customers on Google Fi, T-Cell, Verizon, and different huge carriers have seen it, throughout totally different telephone fashions, together with gadgets from Samsung.
The characteristic additionally works when you have a bodily SIM and an eSIM (an eSIM is a SIM card embedded in your gadget that can’t be taken out like a daily SIM, most trendy telephones include eSIM assist).
Nonetheless, it is essential to notice that not all Google Messages customers have acquired the replace but. It is a server-side rollout, and it is also nonetheless in beta. For the second, its official international launch remains to be unknown, however it might turn into clear within the following months.
I personally discover the choice to have twin RCS very helpful. I am not an individual who sports activities two SIM playing cards in the intervening time, however having this as an possibility is superior, and I am certain it is even higher for individuals who have two SIMs. Hopefully, the worldwide rollout will likely be sooner slightly than later.
