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RCS vs SMS/MMS? (monero.town)

submitted 4 months ago by Comexs@monero.town to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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So in the new upcoming major feature update for IOS, Apple is adding RCS support in there messaging app. What are the privacy implications of adopting RCS?

Is there any other apps that have RCS support on Android other than Google's own messaging app?

The reason for my asking is because I was considering migrating my relatives' messaging app to a RCS supported one because they will probably most likely enjoy the extra bandwidth of RCS.

Note, they're already using Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp for most of their conversations.

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[–] Zak@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

most people see messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp and other third party apps for personal use only.

In Europe, businesses, especially small businesses often use WhatsApp, to the point of putting its logo next to their phone number on signs. I wonder what creates the perception where you are that messaging apps are for personal use, not business.

[–] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'd be more interested to know what they think iMessage is, if not a messaging app...

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

It seems like at least some people view apps that come preinstalled on their phone differently from other apps, but I'm not sure why.