Rogers & Google - Rich Communications Services (Messenger for Android)

Rogers teamed up with Google to be the first telecom in Canada to bring their customers Rich Communications Services for Messenger for Android – it’s rolling out to Rogers & Fido customers over the coming weeks. Messenger for Android will also be the preloaded messaging app for new Android devices starting next year.

There are more details on their blog here: http://about.rogers.com/2016/12/13/say-hello-next-phase-android-messaging/ & on Google’s blog here: https://blog.google/products/android/upgrading-sms-rogers-customers-android/.

The Messenger for Android app delivers great new features like:

·        Group chat

·        Read receipts

·        Typing indicators

·        Ability to share photos, files and location