Google is launching RCS messaging on Sprint, with other carriers on the roadmap

The days of boring ol’ SMS may finally be coming to a close.

Google announced Friday that it’s launching Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging for Android phones on Sprint. If you Google’s Messenger app, you’ll be able to flip the feature on and get real-time typing notifications, high-resolution photo sharing, read receipts, and other features. Google is supporting the new Universal Profile, which lets RCS services inter-operate between carriers and regions. Check out this article in PCWorld.com