Apple to Bridge Message Divide, but Keeps Green Bubbles

Apple is introducing support for the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard on iPhones from 2024, aiming to make it easier for iOS users to exchange messages with Android users. However, messages from Android phones will still appear as green bubbles, suggesting that the long-awaited bubble divide might persist. The move is seen as a significant change for Apple, as it aims to address the challenge of message exchange between rival phone operating systems.