Man using a smartphone to make a video call to his doctor - Orbon Alija/Getty Images RCS — or Rich Communication Services — has become the backbone of sending messages on Android phones, since it's ...

Skype has launched Qik Video Connect for Android, bringing support for free 2-way video calls. Qik Video Connect for iOS has been available since last month, which means you can make also live video ...

WhatsApp Web is finally adding support for voice and video calls, starting with beta users’ individual chats. The update adds end-to-end encryption and the ability to share screens, which are features ...

Your default messaging app is about to get a lot more useful. The GSMA has announced RCS Universal Profile 4.0, marking the most significant upgrade to the standard ...

The update lets field team members call each other over Wi-Fi or mobile data, cross-platform, without relying on cellular coverage or incurring roaming charges. Until this release, audio and video ...

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 was announced on March 26, 2026. The headlining feature is native video calling within messaging apps. Native video calling could finally bring Android closer to Apple in ...

Call recording on Android is a finicky thing. It worked fine for many years. Google turned the feature off, then back on again, and finally off for good in May 2022. Thanks to years of workarounds, ...