Great news for iPhone users! With the recent distribution of iOS 18 Beta 2 by Apple, RCS messaging support is now available. This means that iOS and Android users can finally enjoy sending high-resolution images to each other and even receive read receipts. However, some features like end-to-end encryption and emoji reactions are still missing from the RCS support.
But here’s the catch – some users have reported seeing question marks in their messages when sending texts between iOS and Android devices on RCS. It seems like a quirky issue that needs fixing. Users have shared their experiences on social media, with one user mentioning, “My husband has a Google Pixel and all of my spaces and letter d’s are question marks this morning.”
If you’re experiencing this problem, don’t worry! It appears to be limited to Canadian carriers like Bell, Telus, and Rogers. One workaround that has helped some iPhone users is adding a special character like an emoji or “&” to the message before sending it. This simple trick might increase the chances of your RCS message displaying correctly on an Android device.
Despite these minor hiccups, the good news is that iOS 18 Beta is making progress in bringing full RCS support to iPhone users. As we’re only on the second beta release of iOS 18, Apple still has time to iron out any kinks before the stable version is launched. So hang in there – flawless RCS support for your iPhone could be just around the corner!