Google completes the rollout of RCS in the U.S. - Android

(via ) indicates that the company's U.S. rollout of Rich Communication Service (RCS) was completed last Monday. . That means all Android users in the states should be able to take advantage of the enhanced messaging features offered with RCS. The latter works with a carrier's data network instead of its cellular network which means that users will be able to send and receive messages over Wi-Fi.

With RCS, the number of characters allowed in a single message soars to 8,000 from 160 and there are other benefits as well. Users will receive a read receipt when a message ...