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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 hop@rabbitea.rs to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] kaato@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago (23 children)

Using Signal since a few years. Don’t know anything about security but from a user perspective, I can highly recommend it. Takes some time converting your friends but after that it does its thing.

[–] Polar@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Best thing about RCS is when random strangers text me, or friends friends, our conversations are E2EE because RCS isn't something you need to download.

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