RCS Update Brings Better Voice Message Quality with Universal Profile 3.1

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RCS Update Brings Better Voice Message Quality with Universal Profile 3.1
RCS Voice Messages Get a Major Upgrade in Universal Profile 3.1 Better voice messaging is finally arriving for RCS users. The new Universal Profile 3.1 update introduces high-efficiency audio compression, enabling significantly improved voice message quality. If you’ve ever been frustrated by poor audio playback in your messaging app, this update promises a noticeable leap in clarity. The RCS (Rich Communication Services) standard, supported by apps like Google Messages, is now smarter, faster, and more secure—making it a much stronger rival to iMessage and WhatsApp. Here's what you need to know about the latest RCS upgrade and how it could change your everyday messaging experience. Image : Google Improved Audio Quality in RCS Voice Messages The biggest highlight of Universal Profile 3.1 is its support for the xHE-AAC audio codec . This next-generation audio format drastically improves the quality of voice messages and shared audio files. Unlike older codecs, xHE-AAC offers high effici…