The GSM Association (GSMA) has updated the Rich Communication Services (RCS) specifications to include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iOS devices. This enhancement aims to provide secure messaging across these platforms.
Apple plans to support this feature in upcoming software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Google’s Messages app already offers E2EE for RCS texts between its users. The new RCS standard incorporates E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, enabling secure, interoperable encryption between different platforms.
This development signifies a collaborative effort between Apple and Google to enhance messaging security, ensuring that messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users remain private and protected. Read more at Engadget.