Samsung Galaxy S9 gets RCS support after July update

Google has been working on bringing RCS or Rich Communication Services to Android phones for a while now. This communication method isn’t really new since it’s been around for some years. However, OEMs and carriers have failed to implement the service in Android phones up until now.

For the uninitiated, RCS or Rich Communication Services allows users to send and receive messages in a similar (not the same) manner to chat-apps such as iMessage. Users can share their locations, gifs, stickers and more. Of course, this is just the crux of it and a quick Google search should get you more details.

Speaking of which, Galaxy S9 units in Germany have now bagged support for RCS. Previously, the function was brought to S9 and S9+ units via carriers like Verizon in the US. It was enabled after the device received the July security update. A Redditor also confirmed that the Galaxy S9 in Germany has indeed received RCS messaging support. The user posted a screenshot of the function after it was enabled.

Nonetheless, as Galaxy S9 users in Germany have now received support for the feature, we can expect it to roll out in other regions too. Further, we could soon see more devices receiving support for RCS in the following weeks and months.