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First, and most importantly, you will need a macOS device or a macOS virtual machine - though it is highly recommended to do this with actual Apple hardware. Therein lies the key to getting this working.īefore we get your hopes up too much, you should know there are some pretty big catches. The big breakthrough came when Apple brought iMessage to the Mac. How is that possible? Since Apple refuses to relinquish its grip on iPhone users’ phone numbers, people have been trying to make iMessage work on Android for a long time. Can you be a blue bubble with an Android phone? What about a Windows PC? Yes, you can. Now for other carriers worldwide to get on board.Most things you can do on an iPhone you can do with an Android phone. Still, it’s better than boring ol’ SMS, and it’s a major step forward for Android. It’s worth noting that messages sent over RCS aren’t encrypted, and the service doesn’t support multiple devices like iMessage does.

Oh, and if you’re using Messages, you can also take advantage of an included dark mode that’s easier on the eyes, a powerful search tool to rifle through your messages, and the ability to invoke Google Assistant to look stuff up for you in conversations, like movie timings and restaurants around you. The options are available in the Settings > Chat features menu, and you can simply toggle these on or off. You can turn off the read receipts and ‘typing…’ indicators if you like.

Naturally, these will only work if both parties have RCS messaging, but even if your recipient doesn’t, you’ll still be able to text them over SMS or MMS. You can also send photos and video in your conversations, and text over mobile data and Wi-Fi. Once enabled, you’ll be able to see when your contact is typing a reply, and see when they’ve read or received your message.