Google is bringing emoji reactions to RCS messaging


Google Messages to get emoji message react feature. — AFP Relaxnews

Android Police reported that Google's RCS messaging system, realised through the Messages application, is getting a new feature that will place it more in line with Apple's iMessage service: message reaction emojis.

When Google launched RCS messaging for Android systems, it was designed to be an Apple iMessage competitor; however, since the service began rolling out last year, there have been noticeable differences between the Messages and iMessages app.

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