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Google Messages seems nearly ready for its promised 911 RCS support

The company is looking to expand its range of emergency service options for users in critical situations.

In June 2024, Google announced that it planned to rollout 911 RCS support "this winter" as it partnered with RapidSOS for additional aid. During an APK teardown by Android Authority, several new strings of code were added to Google Messages about 911 RCS texting support. Data from the FCC showed that roughly 53% of the emergency centers in the U.S. support text messages as a viable form of communication.

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