RCS is getting improved audio messages.
The RCS Universal Profile 3.1 adds an 'upgrade to audio messaging capabilities,' including support for the xHE-AAC audio codec that enables 'highly efficient compression and decompression of shared audio content,' the GSMA says. This means that 'whether users are sending voice notes, ambient sound clips, or have audio-based chatbot interactions, they can now expect clearer, more natural playback.' Elevating the Messaging Experience with RCS Universal Profile 3.1
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