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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats (chromeunboxed.com)
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cross-posted from: https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/tech@kbin.social/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€“] pjhenry1216@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sent messages "through Google"? Like Chat? Email? That's such an ambiguous statement.

E2EE has been a available approaching three years now. I'd imagine if they were lying and defrauding the population, someone would have found out by now. This announcement is just that it's on by default for everyone.