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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats (chromeunboxed.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology

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cross-posted from: https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/[email protected]/t/26889

Google just announced that all RCS conversations in Messages are now fully end-to-end encrypted, even in group chats. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is replacing traditional text and picture messaging, providing you with more dynamic and secure features. With RCS enabled, you can share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators for your...

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[–] 9tr6gyp3 16 points 11 months ago (2 children)

But Signal has been available on Android and iOS this whole time.

[–] joklhops 3 points 11 months ago

i keep telling my iphone friends to dl signal, it's great.

[–] Not_Alec_Baldwin 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Signal killing text support killed Signal for me. Sadge.

[–] Matt_Shatt 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Wait…a texting app killed texting?

[–] binom 4 points 11 months ago

they sunsetted the sms functionality in their app "to focus on the signal protocol and make it less confusing for people" if i remember correctly. not a big deal to me, the few sms i send i can use a different app for