Android Users Report Distorted GIFs from iPhones Due to Messaging Incompatibility

The issue arises from GIFs sent via SMS/MMS, with a fix expected when iOS adopts RCS later this year.

Android users are receiving pixelated GIFs from iPhones, primarily on Pixel and Samsung devices.
The problem is linked to the incompatibility between Apple's iMessage and Google's RCS messaging platforms.
Reports of the issue have increased since the release of iOS 17.5 in mid-May.
Users have suggested various fixes, but a permanent solution is expected with the upcoming iOS update.
Apple plans to support RCS in iOS 18, which may resolve the cross-platform messaging issues.