RCS Update to Introduce Native Video Calls Between Galaxy and iPhone Devices

• The upcoming RCS Universal Profile 4.0 update, overseen by the GSMA, will introduce native video calling directly within messaging applications, allowing users to initiate calls without needing third-party apps.

• This new version of RCS will also enhance the user experience with features like Message-Initiated Video Calls (MIVC), enabling seamless video calls within chat threads and group conversations.

• Beyond video calling, RCS 4.0 will bring improved text formatting options such as bold, italics, and strikethrough, alongside enhanced quality for shared audio, images, and videos.

• While RCS Universal Profile 3.0 is still rolling out, RCS 4.0 is anticipated to be implemented on both Android and iPhone devices in late 2026 or early 2027, also offering business messaging enhancements like embedded streaming videos and link handling control.

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