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Mar 29, 2021 · Google scored a big win from T-Mobile, getting carrier support for its most important Android services. Android Messages will be the default SMS / RCS client, YouTube …

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Is T-Mobile Switching to Google's Jibe?

Switching gears on the RCS chatter today, let’s now talk about something good in the world of upgraded messaging – T-Mobile is switching to Google’s Jibe platform! Hey, that’s great. While we know that Apple will likely never adopt RCS, T-Mobile is taking a step towards making your Android RCS experiences better. ...

Does T-Mobile have a Google Messages app?

As reported by T-Mobile Newsroom's Twitter account, T-Mobile customers will soon enjoy an enhanced experience in the Google Messages app, as the carrier is moving to the Jibe platform for its RCS backend and ending the use of its own implementation. ...

Does T-Mobile have a rich messaging experience over RCS?

“Messages users around the world can now have a rich messaging experience over RCS when connecting with friends and family on T-Mobile's network,” said Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior Vice President of Platforms and Ecosystems at Google. ...

Is T-Mobile getting a new messages by Google Experience?

The provider is noted at the bottom of this page. T-Mobile said this morning that “customers are getting an upgraded Messages by Google experience, now powered by RCS and Google’s Jibe platform.” This will result in them getting “all new features instantly,” which is something Google previously touted about its approach. ...

What does 'chat features from Google & T-Mobile' mean?

“On devices that state, “Chat features from Google provided by Jibe Mobile.”, this means Google is the Advanced Messaging provider for Messages by Google on the device.” “On devices that state, “Chat features from Google powered by T-Mobile.”, this means T-Mobile is the Advanced Messaging provider for Messages by Google on the device.” ...

Does Google & T-Mobile have a relationship?

When asked for comment, Google says it isn’t “disclosing the financial terms of this deal.” Google and T-Mobile already have a pre-existing relationship, as T-Mobile is the network that supports Google’s MVNO, Google Fi. This new deal doesn’t change anything for Fi customers. ...