A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

A photo of a person holding the iPhone 17.

iPhone and Android users might be able to make interoperable video calls through their messaging apps – eventually. Last week, the GSM Association (GSMA) announced that the finalized RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard will let users turn 1-to-1 or group RCS chats into video calls thanks to a feature called Messagingโ€‘Initiated Video Calls (MIVC).

“MIVC will ensure the continuity of the conversation by allowing group members to join an ongoing video call that they could not accept when it started, as well as synchronise MIVC logs within the chat timeline,” the GSMA says. “When implemented, MIVC paves the way for the first natively supported v โ€ฆ

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2 Comments

  1. ugraham

    This is an exciting development! The potential for iPhone and Android users to connect through video calls could really enhance communication. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!

  2. roxanne.bosco

    Absolutely! It’s great to think about how this could enhance communication between different platforms. Imagine the possibilities for group calls with friends and family, regardless of their device. It could really bridge the gap between users!

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