Google Messages and Rich Communication Services (RCS) are taking SMS messaging to the next level, offering a greatly enhanced experience for users. One common complaint has been the excessive compression of images sent through the Google Messages app, resulting in a significant loss of quality. But fear not, as Google is working on improving this aspect to enhance user experience.
Here are some key points to consider regarding the upcoming changes:
– Users have reported that images sent over RCS are heavily compressed, reducing a 50MP/6MB image to a mere 1.9MP/147kB.
– RCS transforms the default messaging app into a social media-like platform similar to WhatsApp, allowing users to share photos, videos, GIFs, and more with features like end-to-end encryption and read receipts.
– Google is set to address the image compression issue by increasing the limit for image size and quality.
– The new update will allow users to send images up to 8,192 pixels wide and tall with JPEG quality set at 100.
– Enabling the “Send Photos Faster” option will compress images to 2,408 pixels with JPEG quality reduced to 90 for faster transmission.
It’s worth noting that this issue is specific to Google Messages, as other apps like Samsung Messages do not have similar limitations when using RCS. The anticipated changes will bring about a noticeable improvement in image quality for Google Messages users.
Additionally, Apple has recently joined the RCS bandwagon with the release of iOS 18 developer beta 2. This update allows iPhone users in the US (and later in Canada, France, Germany, and Spain) on compatible carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Videotron, Telus Mobility, Bell, Telefonica, SFR, and O2 to communicate via RCS with Android users.
By September’s final release of iOS 18, iPhone users on supported carriers will be able to enjoy high-quality media sharing with Android counterparts through RCS. This move by Apple marks a significant step towards seamless cross-platform messaging experiences between iOS and Android users.
Stay tuned for more updates on how these advancements in messaging technology will shape the future of mobile communications!
