
How Google RCS has evolved in US & Europe over the years.
Introduction: Why RCS matters Rich Communication Services (RCS) is the modern successor to SMS/MMS, first defined in 2008 by the GSMA. It blends SMS reliability with features like high‑res images, typing indicators, read receipts, carousels, and business‑grade interactions (Lifewire). Built around the Universal Profile and supported by Google’s Jibe hub, RCS has expanded rapidly across global…