Sanaz Ahari

Sanaz Ahari, Senior Director of Communications Products at Google, joins the discussion to unpack the evolution of messaging from SMS to Rich Communication Services (RCS). They delve into the challenges of implementing RCS and its potential to transform texting for Android users. The conversation touches on the involvement of major U.S. carriers in adopting RCS and the intriguing possibility of Apple joining the RCS movement. Additionally, they highlight Google's push for encryption and the need for a standardized messaging experience across platforms.