What stands out to me about this is that Apple have stated specifically that they will implement the RCS Universal Profile. It means that if/when compatibility issues arise, which they probably will, Apple can turn around and say that they implemented it as per the spec and can point the finger right back at their competitors.
Which is the whole point of a standard, so good. Just like how Nintendo butchered the USBC implementation in the docks, anyone with shit implementations deserves to be shit on.
I understand why that seems savvy but most Apple customers wouldn’t care that it’s not technically Apples fault, they buy Apple in part because things tend to just work.
But, this also means that the universal profile will win and any issues with it will get better. Google, the carriers and likely all other Android OEMs are going to scramble to make it as good as it can be. They will make sure group chats don’t break, that videos and pictures are sent in decent quality. Make sure that things like reactions, typing indicators, etc work.
Apple has picked a side and like with so many other standards, I think everyone else will bend to follow suit. If there are problems at launch with certain Android phones, the first one that works seamlessly will get a leg up.
Apple is the 800lb gorilla in the space and what they do, others will follow. This is a good outcome. It might not be great at launch, but give it a year or two and it will shake out.
What stands out to me about this is that Apple have stated specifically that they will implement the RCS Universal Profile. It means that if/when compatibility issues arise, which they probably will, Apple can turn around and say that they implemented it as per the spec and can point the finger right back at their competitors.
Which is the whole point of a standard, so good. Just like how Nintendo butchered the USBC implementation in the docks, anyone with shit implementations deserves to be shit on.
There won’t be compatibility issues. Google’s RCS service also uses Universal Profile, as it has to communicate with carrier implementations.
The only issue is you won’t get E2EE, but the RCS message will work.
But Google has their own version. Why would they be to blame?
I understand why that seems savvy but most Apple customers wouldn’t care that it’s not technically Apples fault, they buy Apple in part because things tend to just work.
That’s literally how standards are supposed to work. Nothing tricky about it.
I see you’ve never encountered American capitalism before.
The tricky part is that GSMA has no interest in broad implementation of RCS, much less encryption.
Source? I don’t see the GSMA wouldn’t agree to add features two of the biggest implementors
But, this also means that the universal profile will win and any issues with it will get better. Google, the carriers and likely all other Android OEMs are going to scramble to make it as good as it can be. They will make sure group chats don’t break, that videos and pictures are sent in decent quality. Make sure that things like reactions, typing indicators, etc work.
Apple has picked a side and like with so many other standards, I think everyone else will bend to follow suit. If there are problems at launch with certain Android phones, the first one that works seamlessly will get a leg up.
Apple is the 800lb gorilla in the space and what they do, others will follow. This is a good outcome. It might not be great at launch, but give it a year or two and it will shake out.