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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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9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world
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But Signal has been available on Android and iOS this whole time.

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joklhops@lemmy.world
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i keep telling my iphone friends to dl signal, it’s great.

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Not_Alec_Baldwin@lemmy.world
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Signal killing text support killed Signal for me. Sadge.

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Matt Shatt@lemmy.world
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Wait…a texting app killed texting?

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binom@lemmy.world
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they sunsetted the sms functionality in their app “to focus on the signal protocol and make it less confusing for people” if i remember correctly. not a big deal to me, the few sms i send i can use a different app for

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