RCS has turned the header of texting all around. The application allows for read receipts, typing indications and also, sharing of high resolution images and videos. These features have for years been available between Android users while texting but the issue arose when the text was headed to an iPhone user.

The Message+ app by Verizon will be completely discontinued by November 7, 2024. The shutdown will begin on October 2, 2024, but users will definitely no longer be able to send or receive messages through the app after November 7.

Verizon Message Plus is shutting down. The messaging platform is being retired because it cannot offer the ‘best messaging experience’. As the name indicates, Verizon owns, supports, and operates the Verizon Message Plus app.

Verizon's SMS app, Message+, is shutting down beginning next month. Thankfully, it seems that most Android users won't have too much trouble moving on.

Verizon Messages (Message+) is shutting down in November and Android users are encouraged to use Google Messages