With RCS rolling out on the iPhone, Google is working on cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone...
    • @foggenbootyEnglish
      20•3 months ago

      That’s exactly what the GSMA is saying. Universal interoperability means not having to use Google’s encryption method, therefore iPhones and all other phones including customized Roms should work.

      Now, they could absolutely get in the way of this, but I would hope that they would think it’s not worth the effort.

    • @[email protected]English
      4•3 months ago

      Even better, just give up on the shitty protocol that’s 20 years behind existing protocols

    • subtexEnglish
      1•3 months ago

      Preach! I hate knowing that GV is basically on autopilot as a project at Google. They don’t seem to ever treat it like it matters to them.

  • @big_slapEnglish
    11•3 months ago

    was hype, but no encryption between android and iOS makes me weary. good start though!

    edit: after reading the article:

    The governing GSMA body says the “next major milestone is for the RCS Universal Profile to add important user protections such as interoperable end-to-end encryption.”

    “This will be the first deployment of standardized, interoperable messaging encryption between different computing platforms, addressing significant technical challenges such as key federation and cryptographically-enforced group membership. Additionally, users will benefit from stronger protections from scam, fraud, and other security threats.”

— GSMA

    Google added today that it’s “working with the broader ecosystem to bring cross-platform E2EE to RCS chats as soon as possible.” The Google Messages app on Android today offers its own E2E encryption for RCS 1:1 and group conversations that does not extend to iPhone chats.

    “We’re proud to have offered end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Google Messages with RCS since 2020. We believe that E2EE is a critical component of secure messaging, and we have been working with the broader ecosystem to bring cross-platform E2EE to RCS chats as soon as possible. Google is committed to providing a secure and private messaging experience for users, and we remain dedicated to making E2EE standard for all RCS users regardless of the platform.”

— Google

    OK, baby steps!

  • @[email protected]English
    1•3 months ago

    I tried to RCS with my brother today (iPhone user). I told him to set it up properly and… It didn’t work. SMS are still sent.

    • ByteMeEnglish
      1•3 months ago

      Maybe your carrier hasn’t enabled it yet?

      • @[email protected]English
        1•3 months ago

        Mine sure has it enabled. Been using RCS for years. Will lookup my brother’s, but I thought we were already past that phase

        • ByteMeEnglish
          1•3 months ago

          Yeah, I was talking about your brother’s. Well, I guess because apple is new to this, they have to do it for them too