The ability to react to or acknowledge a short message service (SMS) or rich communication services (RCS) message on Google’s mobile operating system varies depending on the messaging application being used and the specific features it supports. Functionality akin to “liking” a message is not universally available across all SMS/RCS applications on Android devices.
The value of providing feedback on received texts is significant for confirming receipt, acknowledging understanding, or expressing agreement without requiring a full text reply. Historically, such nuanced communication within text messaging has been limited, requiring users to generate separate messages for each response. More recent messaging platforms have incorporated features to streamline these interactions and reduce communication overhead.