Apple is finally adding RCS to the iPhone

                                                                                                                                              Plus, Amazon kicks off its Black Friday sales today [PocketLint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/I1lNWN2MqC09PDjH8cOwqkp3rUo=348) November 17, 2023 If you're enjoying our newsletter, tell your friends and get them to [sign up here.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_source=PL-WL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/qvk0mEUy-EmLm7caMyFUTn_8X2o=348) [The iPhone is getting RCS messaging support, here's what that means for you](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fthe-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/p1t0RgiQHloQ5GKyBuCuj8mgHM8=348) In the shock news of the year, Apple is adding RCS to the iPhone. [Messages](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fthe-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/uDx9PTuZkl0qGE3acHLmPtYbh28=348) It's something that nobody saw coming and some might need to rub their eyes and re-read this before they believe it, but here we go - Apple is bringing [RCS messaging](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-rcs-messaging%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/_KTxviQAgr5NzHlrVCC08VaMynU=348) support to the iPhone. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fthe-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/SuIoyFuVdHpCZhrUjbC67WLEGpg=348) [Master and Dynamic MW09 review: A luxurious listen](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmaster-and-dynamic-mw09-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/IkUGNiAxa1PsvujFZlkcl6pCsBY=348) With the combination of premium materials, design focus and super sound, the MW09 are a unique luxury offering. [mw09-1](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmaster-and-dynamic-mw09-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/axJTqk1a2sAl5S9CIg66ZbHWO0Y=348) Master & Dynamic is a curious audio company in that it's not a big-name audio brand [like Sony, Bose or Apple](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-wireless-earbuds%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/d92Zxr0g_g8uQZuuqv1yo9tsOq4=348). Likewise, it's not exactly a favourite specialist brand for audiophiles. Instead, it's garnered a following among the fashion-conscious. Those who want to use their personal audio gear to express themselves, so there's almost a sense that it's as much a fashion item as it is tech. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmaster-and-dynamic-mw09-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/MiAaET7HRHBqzjhR9W5qglUT63E=348) [Amazon deals mark Black Friday's official arrival](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-black-friday-2023-starts%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/mztQQFI80H20IPxs5OrOWVVHaUk=348) Amazon kicks off its Black Friday sales today with big savings on just about everything. [Amazon app showing Black Friday display ](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-black-friday-2023-starts%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/CSJUBCcH-pRY37GMdDHR37Eu-AA=348) When [Amazon kicks off its deal offerings](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fblackfriday/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/1Um4k6Dzfzc6lC1SGeZv06OBxw0=348) you know that Black Friday savings season has officially started, and the early discounts we've been reporting only get better and more frequent. And today, Amazon has started rolling out its Black Friday deals. If you're in the market for tech deals, and you think waiting until Black Friday is the way to go, we've got news for you: [the time to buy is now -- when you see the good deals](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhy-you-shouldnt-wait-for-black-friday-deals%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/nEIT6ppGiwSDtP9c98r-i-IGaQ4=348). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-black-friday-2023-starts%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/4HtIu7Gm7e5qjPGBGDZSknLXBn0=348) Deal of the day [Save $400 on the Google Pixel Fold](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Fold-Smartphone-Telephoto%2Fdp%2FB0C34DL6Z7%3Fth=1%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/4_ZVOqr-kCpQWVgMbGW584C4Yyo=348) In case you missed it [Sony X85L review: Quietly brilliant](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsony-x85l-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/-dxRYP8S9mBV-DHlbDdxjP-QBoU=348) [How to fact-check Google Images: Find out more about your search results](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-fact-check-google-images%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/QFI6VIH3P_4nT6cuDlqS7vKqw-Q=348) [Don't fall for Apple's Black Friday 'deals': Get your Apple discounts elsewhere](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdont-fall-for-apples-black-friday-deals-get-your-apple-discounts-elsewhere%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/hxwZdJQHhxXhOJgOviJy6JTyl-Y=348) [Our favorite Garmin luxury outdoor watch is 44% off for Black Friday](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-epix-gen-2-black-friday-deal%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/VHN-kwpFNWY0zDPXdgB3lS3jBYA=348) [Best Amazon Black Friday deals: Discounts on must-buy Echo, Ring and Fire TV devices](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-amazon-black-friday-deals%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/GOXzgB99myKQpKkuur7w-L_3R9I=348) And finally... [Best Black Friday Amazon invite-only deals and how to get them](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fblack-friday-amazon-invite-only-deals-and-how-to-get-them%2F%3Futm_source=PL-WL%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/cRqk5pXlVP1liJ0Z4-leUSWCDNA=348) Some of Amazon's best Black Friday deals are invite-only. Here's how to sign up. [amazon invite only deals on iPhone 15 pro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fblack-friday-amazon-invite-only-deals-and-how-to-get-them%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/66RWVDDB0wUtPXOGBCXKd80q6ls=348) The Black Friday sales are [here again](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Famazon-black-friday-2023-dates-details%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/SuOB9X2BTZJBHz4AYuDEp_8FHK8=348) once again, and just like Christmas, it seems to come around a little sooner every year. Although Black Friday isn't quite here just yet, there are already many great Black Friday deals to be had on Amazon, if you're a Prime member. If you're not subscribed to Amazon Prime, don't worry; you can still take advantage of the bargains by [signing up for a free trial](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-shop-amazons-best-prime-day-deals-for-free%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/1/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/HK05mCE42kH3eJryloksx3NNgTs=348) of Amazon Prime. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fblack-friday-amazon-invite-only-deals-and-how-to-get-them%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202311171405%26utm_source=PL-NL/2/0100018bdeb15f2b-1ec52b14-159c-49e3-97e4-b4b80abe91a3-000000/nZWS1aEEQGztOVR0IDN3133pD9c=348) Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? 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