If you're a Google Fi user, I know the pain of trying to manage your calls and texts from your computer. It's been a hassle, especially with the limitations around RCS messaging. But there's some good news: Google has finally rolled out a fix that brings web calling features in line with modern RCS messaging.

Previously, Google had a unified web portal. Now, Google is separating the experience into two parts. There is a dedicated web portal to manage voice calls, where you can check voicemail and make calls directly from your browser. This is great because it keeps the handy feature that lets you make calls even when your phone is off.

The texting part is moving to the standard Google Messages for Web. And this is where the magic happens. By switching texts to the native Messages platform, Google Fi finally unlocks RCS support on your computer. Now, you can see when someone is typing, send high-quality videos, and react to messages like you would on your phone.

However, it's not all sunshine and roses. To get the full functionality, you'll now need to have two separate browser tabs open. I think this is a bit clunky and might feel like a step back in user experience, even if it's a big improvement in what you can actually do.

Also, there are a few quirks to be aware of. For example, if you delete a call record from the new web interface, it won't sync to your phone. But if you delete a voicemail, it does sync across devices. It's these little inconsistencies that can be annoying.

To get started, open Google Messages on your phone and go to Settings > Advanced > Google Fi Wireless settings. You'll need to stop syncing with Google Fi first, and then you can enable RCS chats.