Google Messages is fixing this glaring RCS issue (APK teardown)
Google Messages is improving image quality over RCS, aiming for better cross-platform messaging. Android users accessing RCS through the app may soon send higher-quality images, addressing concerns about messaging platform potential.
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Google Messages is addressing the issue of compressed images over RCS, potentially allowing for higher-quality image transfers. Currently, iPhone users can send high-res pictures to Android users on Messages, but not vice versa. Google is working on new compression and resizing options tailored for RCS, aiming to enhance messaging experiences across platforms. The app's aggressive image resizing and recompressing have been a drawback for Android users accessing RCS through Google Messages. A recent APK teardown reveals signs of a new approach to image transfers, including settings specifically designed for RCS that could significantly improve photo quality. These changes are seen as a step towards making RCS more equitable for all users, addressing concerns about Google not fully utilizing the potential of the messaging platform. The upcoming improvements in Google Messages are expected to allow for sending higher-quality images, potentially up to 8,192 pixels tall/wide, enhancing the overall messaging experience for Android users.
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