This is how Google Fi’s new Web Calls and RCS system works, rolling out now

Back in October, Google said Fi Wireless would “update web calls and messages.” This works by introducing a new Google Fi Web Calls page, while RCS is now handled by Google Messages for web.

Previously, to access text, calls, and voicemails on the web — like what Hangouts offered — with Google Fi, RCS was not available:

Make calls, send texts, and check voicemail with your phone or computer. Even when your phone is off, text conversations stay synced across the Messages mobile app and Messages for web.

Google Fi’s new system allows RCS by moving calling and voicemail to a new website: fi.google.com/webcalls. This is only available on Android and not iOS.

This experience lacks texting capabilities as Google is just moving all Fi users to the existing messages.google.com/web approach, with the new “webcalls” page simply linking to it in the navigation drawer/rail that has two tabs: Calls and Voicemail. 

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