SMS messaging platforms

Google appears to be preparing a change to its Messages app that would remove the ability to switch off RCS chats on a per-conversation basis and fall back to SMS or MMS. If shipped, users would no longer be able to force a specific chat to use legacy messaging, which could be a problem for contacts on other platforms or areas with poor data coverage. Android users are debating whether the change simplifies messaging or reduces user control.

A new market forecast projects the global mobile IP messaging market will exceed $195.94 billion by 2030. The projection points to continued strong growth in messaging services as businesses and consumers rely on internet-based communication over traditional SMS. Industry analysts track this segment closely, since messaging platforms increasingly carry customer service, commerce, and enterprise communication alongside personal chat.

TechCrunch has published an overview of AI agents designed to operate directly inside text messaging, letting users interact with automated assistants without leaving their chat apps. The piece rounds up the growing field of startups building conversational AI that runs in SMS and messaging platforms, reflecting broader industry interest in putting agentic AI where users already spend their time.