RCS, Android and encryption

Encrypted RCS messages between platforms are coming, but this won't end the messaging wars
The GSMA has announced that the latest specifications for RCS include support for end-to-end encryption using the MLS (message layer security) protocol. This is great news for a sizeable chunk of users in North America,
Apple will finally enable encrypted RCS messages between iOS and Android, and it's about time
Apple will, at long last, enabling end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, allowing iPhones and Android phones to text each other with the security encryption provides for the first time.
iPhone and Android users will soon be able to send encrypted RCS messages to each other
Text messages sent between iPhones and Android devices will soon benefit from end-to-end encryption (E2EE), after the GSM Association yesterday published new specifications for th
Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts
In a new announcement, Apple said it will add support for encrypted RCS messages in future updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and WatchOS. This means that any rich text messages exchanged between Apple and Android users will automatically be secured through the latest industry standard.
RCS on iPhone will finally get end-to-end encryption
The GSMA published a blog post to announce the new features coming to RCS. The iPhone is getting end-to-end encryption RCS messages via the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol:
RCS Messaging FINALLY Comes To iPhone: Here’s Why It’s Important
In a rare move toward cross-platform cooperation, Apple has confirmed it will support end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and
Apple to Support Encrypted RCS Messaging in Future Software Update
Apple says it will add support for a new Rich Communication Services (RCS) specification that includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages
Apple iPhone Messages Are Going To Change Out Of All Recognition
Apple has confirmed that changes are afoot which will significantly improve messaging between Apple and Android handsets.
End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update
In collaboration with the GSM Association, Apple today announced it will add support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messages.
Apple Tips Upcoming Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iOS, Android
With the GSMA releasing new RCS specs, Apple pledges to 'add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates.'
Apple Will Fully Encrypt RCS Messages Between Androids and iPhones
The new specifications will use RCS Universal Profile 3.0, a cross-platform encryption protocol that will make it easier for iPhones and Android devices to identify each other. The profile allows for richer deep linking,
Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam
Standard, industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN highlight the strength of a phone number. Because dozens of carriers and ...
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RCS in iOS 18: What You Need to Know About Apple's Android Messaging Overhaul
RCS is a replacement for SMS (Short Messaging Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), both of which are used for data sharing over cellular networks. RCS combines the features of SMS ...
RCS just got the upgrade it sorely needed, but it won't change anything
Note that nothing is in place just yet, but the capability is there for Google and Apple to implement. In separate statements ...