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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats (chromeunboxed.com)
submitted 1 year 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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[โ€“] GrimChaos 71 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Now, open up the RCS API to third party texting apps... Like you said you would many years ago

[โ€“] TheRedSpade 6 points 1 year ago

Yes! I'd love to go back to using Signal as my main messaging app.