If Google could just fucking do RCS on Google voice, that’d be great
Okay but…is Apple working on it? Or will they just block it like they did with Beeper?
If they could work on having it available on degoogled phones id be happier
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.
Even better, just give up on the shitty protocol that’s 20 years behind existing protocols
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.” — GSMAGoogle 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.” — GoogleOK, baby steps!
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.
Maybe your carrier hasn’t enabled it yet?
Mine sure has it enabled. Been using RCS for years. Will lookup my brother’s, but I thought we were already past that phase
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
