India, Aug. 28 -- Apple is gearing up to unveil the iPhone 17 series worldwide on September 9, with the launch event set for 10:30 PM IST. Ahead of the biggest smartphone launch of the year, Apple has joined hands with Reliance Jio in India to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones. The move is expected to change how iPhone users in the country exchange messages.

RCS, first introduced by GSMA in 2007, offer users a range of messaging features that traditional SMS lacks. It allows file transfers, read receipts, typing indicators, and group conversations while running on mobile data or WiFi. Unlike SMS, it also supports end-to-end encryption, which helps reduce risks linked to spam and phishing. These features address the gr...