RCS, the Rich Communication Services standard meant to replace SMS and MMS on Android, is facing a new problem: users on Galaxy phones are unable to send photos via RCS messages, and Google is working on a fix.
RCS was intended to offer a significant upgrade over SMS and MMS on Android phones. Its rollout has been slow and problematic since its initial release, and adoption has not met expectations.
Even after Apple adopted the standard for iPhones, RCS has not gained as much traction as many expected. The current inability to send photos on Galaxy devices represents another issue in the broader RCS rollout, which Google says it is addressing.
RCS photo issue on Galaxy phones
The reported problem prevents users on Galaxy phones from sending photos via RCS messages. Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix, according to available information.
Slow RCS rollout and limited traction
Despite promises of richer messaging on Android, RCS deployment has been uneven and problematic from the start. Even with iPhone support added, the standard has yet to achieve widespread uptake.
