Apple is set to make a major improvement in how people using iPhones and Android devices communicate. Soon, text messages exchanged between these two platforms will be protected with end-to-end encryption, offering better privacy and security.
For years, secure messaging was only possible when two iPhone users texted each other through Apple’s exclusive iMessage service. However, when messages were sent from an iPhone to an Android phone, they used the outdated SMS system, which had very limited features and no encryption. This often left users worried about the safety of their conversations.
This change comes as Apple plans to adopt a new standard called Rich Communication Services, commonly known as RCS. RCS is a modern form of messaging that supports sharing pictures, videos, and other media in better quality than SMS. It also allows users to see when their messages have been read or when the other person is typing. Most importantly, the updated version of RCS will now include end-to-end encryption, which means that only the sender and receiver will be able to view the content of their messages.
An official update confirmed that Apple will roll out this new encrypted messaging feature across its devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, through future software updates.
What Does This Mean for Users?
This development is expected to improve the messaging experience for millions of users worldwide. It means that when an
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