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Ask Jerry: Why does iMessage need to support RCS?


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You have rich messaging with support for much larger media files, read receipts, stickers, and everything else that comes with a service like iMessage or WhatsApp. (Image credit: Jay Bonggolto / Android Central)Here's the weird part—this really only matters in places like North America where people use SMS. People around the world have been enjoying the experience Apple and Google have been working to build for years, thanks to WhatsApp.

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