Encrypted RCS Messaging Coming to iPhone Android

#RCS #Encryption #Android #iPhone #Google #Apple #Messaging #Privacy #Security #TechNews #CrossPlatform #Interoperability #Mobile #Communication #SMS #InterestingWorld #InterestingWorldy @InterestingWorldy #topnews #viral Hold on to your hats! A monumental shift is coming to mobile messaging. According to TechCrunch, by late two thousand twenty-five, iPhone and Android users will finally be able to send end-to-end encrypted messages to each other using RCS, or Rich Communication Services. This will be a major upgrade from SMS, the aging standard that has long plagued cross-platform communication. RCS offers features like read receipts, higher-quality media sharing, and, crucially, encryption. Google has been pushing Apple to adopt RCS for years, arguing it's essential for user privacy and security, and has even launched public campaigns pressuring Apple to 'Get The Message'. The move comes as regulators worldwide are scrutinizing the dominance of messaging platforms and pushing for greater interoperability. While Apple has been historically resistant, citing concerns about iMessage's unique features and ecosystem lock-in, the pressure from competitors and regulators appears to have finally swayed them. According to reports, Apple will implement RCS using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol for end-to-end encryption. - Did you know? RCS is designed to eventually replace SMS entirely, but widespread adoption requires all major mobile platforms to support it. https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/14/iph...