iOS 27 brings inline replies and Tapbacks to RCS in Messages
Apple's iOS 27 adds RCS 2.7 features to Messages, including inline replies, Tapbacks with read receipts, and high-resolution media.
Apple has added inline replies and full Tapback support for RCS conversations in the Messages app as part of iOS 27, according to 9to5mac.com. Both features come from the RCS 2.7 standard and were not previously implemented by Apple.
With inline replies, users can respond to a specific message, and that reply appears inline for both iPhone and Android users. Tapback support changes how reactions are delivered: Android users no longer receive separate messages such as "Ryan loved an image" when an iPhone user reacts to media.
Apple's iOS 27 user guide states that Messages now supports read receipts, typing indicators, Tapbacks, inline replies, and high-resolution photos and videos over RCS.
End-to-end encryption support for RCS in Apple's Messages app launched earlier in the year.
Quick answers
What RCS features does iOS 27 add to Messages?
iOS 27 adds inline replies and full Tapback support for RCS, based on the RCS 2.7 standard.
Does RCS in iOS 27 support read receipts and typing indicators?
Yes. Apple's iOS 27 user guide says Messages supports read receipts, typing indicators, Tapbacks, inline replies, and high-resolution photos and videos over RCS.