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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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[–] jivandabeast@lemmy.browntown.dev 2 points 1 year ago

I have some friends like that, but am currently in the process of making the switch over to signal from Snapchat. The key is once you have a critical mass of people in the group they switch over lmao

Also whenever you make a new gc, for example to plan something, you make it in signal and send them the invite link lol