The update also includes a tool to report spam messages and added support for custom reactions, which could mean Genmoji and Photomoji will become more cross-platform. Apple is working with Google and members of the GSMA to improve the standard worldwide, meaning features like the ability to edit and delete messages should be available through RCS at some point.
How do I activate RCS on my iPhone?
If you're running the latest iOS 18 beta, you can enable RCS in Settings > Apps > Messages, where you should find an RCS toggle. If you don't see it, your carrier likely doesn't yet support RCS on iPhones. To support the feature, carriers must update some of their own settings, which are typically included in iOS updates. More carriers will likely add support for this feature when iOS 18 is released.
Where is RCS available?
Apple only enabled RCS support on iPhones in the second beta of iOS 18 and only on some American networks. That support has now been extended to other countries and some networks, including those in Canada, Spain, France and Germany.
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