The GSM Association added end-to-end encryption to the RCS standard, improving security for Android and iOS users. Apple and Google will implement this in future updates, although the timeline is unclear. This development addresses user concerns about privacy and enhances the overall messaging experience.
End-to-end encryption for RCS messages is added to the Messaging Layer Security Protocol.
Apple and Google will support end-to-end encrypted RCS messages in future software updates.
The implementation will improve cross-platform messaging security.