Code in Google Voice build 2026.11.01.1014278023 hints at RCS support, pointing to a send button differentiator and chat preferences.
Code in the latest Google Voice build, 2026.11.01.1014278023, specifically mentions RCS. The application code includes the string below, indicating that Google is enabling a differentiator between sending messages as RCS or SMS.
<string name="message_send_button_rcs">RCS</string>
Code discovered by Android Authority also points to RCS Chat Preferences. Similar to Google Messages, Google Voice will likely include a dedicated menu to enable or disable specific RCS features.
None of this functionality is live for public use, and it is not yet officially rolling out or supported.
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