Apple surprised everyone a few months ago when it announced that the Messages app would support RCS in addition to iMessage and SMS. That happened at a time when Google was relentlessly attacking the blue bubbles‚ the EU was considering forcing Apple to open up iMessage‚ and apps like Beeper Mini were finding novel ways to bring iMessage to Android.  Earlier this week‚ we learned why Apple decided to bring RCS support to the iPhone. It wasn't Google applying pressure or the EU's new Digital Markets Act (DMA) law that threatened iMessage. It was China's new regulations for 5G phones that forced Apple to announce plans to support the GSMA's RCS standard in the future. This made me realize something we all ignored. Apple has practically won the iMessage PR war without really giving up anything in the process. It might be time to buy your mom or dad an iPhone if iMessage prevents you from chatting properly. Continue reading... The post Apple won the iMessage wars – time to buy your mom an iPhone appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon