Google has announced a new partnership that will enable Android users to send messages to emergency services through RCS. This feature is set to be rolled out this winter and aims to improve communication with 911 services. Currently, SMS communication with 911 is limited to certain locations and only reaches about 53% of U.S. emergency … Read more
Google has announced a partnership with RapidSOS, a platform for emergency responders, to provide users with the ability to communicate with 911 through RCS (Rich Messaging Service). This feature will be rolled out this winter to users who do not have text-to-911 capabilities. Initially, it will only be available to Google Messages users. Currently, only … Read more
Google is partnering with RapidSOS to update 911 text messaging through Google Messages with Rich Communication Services (RCS), offering new features and benefits. This update will initially focus on areas without current texting capabilities, providing a lifeline for those who can’t make traditional voice calls in emergencies. Texting 911 with RCS will allow users to … Read more
Google has announced a new partnership with emergency technology company RapidSOS to allow US Android users to text 911 in emergencies using its rich communication services (RCS) protocol. This new feature will allow Android users to send a text message for emergency help when calling 911 is not possible. The text messaging feature will provide … Read more
Google Messages users have been reporting receiving random text messages with strings of characters that appear as encrypted content. This issue was initially reported two years ago, but has resurfaced recently with many users receiving messages outside their area code. All of these messages contain a link to Google’s support page to troubleshoot decryption issues. … Read more
Recently, Google Messages users have been encountering strange encrypted text messages that appear as gibberish characters. These messages, which cannot be deciphered, seem to contain legitimate links to Google support pages. The influx of comments on a Reddit thread discussing these messages suggests that this issue is widespread and has been reported by users globally. … Read more