Google Voice Code Hints at RCS: Finally Happening?

Whenever we discuss Google Voice getting updates, we enjoy poking fun that RCS has yet to come. This week, things are finally happening. Found inside the code of the latest build of Voice, that being 2026.11.01.1014278023, RCS is specifically mentioned. Google Voice users, we think you can finally get excited.

The code says, “<string name=”message_send_button_rcs”>RCS</string>,” meaning Google is enabling a differentiator between sending messages as RCS or SMS. This is a great sign. Thanks to digging by Android Authority, other code points to RCS Chat Preferences, so like in Google Messages, RCS functionality will likely have its own menu for enabling/disabling certain features.

None of this is live for public usage, but of course, best believe we will let you know as soon as it is rolling out and officially supported. We’ve been waiting a long time for this.

Finally.

// 9to5Google | Android Authority

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