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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats (chromeunboxed.com)
submitted 2 years ago by hop@rabbitea.rs to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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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[–] KLISHDFSDF@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

but still leaks a lot of metadata to Facebook/Meta

[–] Steeve@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Name, service start date, last seen date, IP address, and email address, that's it. Proof here. Everything Google and Apple also collect. If that's a problem for you use Signal, not iMessage.

[–] KLISHDFSDF@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I get that, but Meta/Facebook has a massive track record of not giving a shit about its users. I wouldn't recommend trusting them, they've shown their true colors many times over.

[–] Steeve@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

You don't have to trust them, you shouldn't trust any of them, but your messages are encrypted nonetheless