Master the Art of Sleight-of-Hand Promotion: Convincing Apple Fans to Upgrade to Better Messaging

Unlock the Power of RCS Messaging on Your iPhone

As a long-time fan of Google Pixel phones and RCS messaging, I’m thrilled to see that the latest update to iOS 18 finally brings this cross-platform communication protocol to iPhone users. Gone are the days of green bubbles, as Apple has officially adopted RCS messaging, making it possible for iPhone users to text Android users with the same level of functionality as they would with another iPhone user.

Focusing on iMessage Upgrades to Get Your Friends to Update

So, how did I convince my iPhone-loving friends to upgrade to iOS 18 and adopt RCS messaging? It wasn’t by focusing on the technology itself, but by highlighting the exciting new features that come with the update.

Selling Your Friends on Features, Not Protocols

Let’s be honest – most people aren’t interested in the technical details of messaging protocols. They just want to know what their phone can do and how they can use it. So, I focused on the tangible benefits of iOS 18, such as new reactions and text effects, customizable home screens and Control Center layouts, and more.

RCS Messaging: More Than Just a Protocol

RCS messaging is not just a new protocol, but a way to make texting more efficient and secure. With RCS, users can send pictures and videos without having to worry about file size limits, and receive read receipts and typing indicators to make conversations feel more natural. And, let’s not forget the security benefits – RCS messaging is more secure than SMS.

Getting Your Friends to Adopt RCS: Make It Easy and Attractive

One of the most important things that made convincing my friends to adopt RCS easier was the fact that it’s active by default on iOS 18. Instead of having to opt in, users have to opt out – making it more likely that they’ll stick with RCS messaging.