RCS, Apple and end-to-end encryption

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts
In a new announcement, Apple said it will add support for encrypted RCS messages in future updates to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, and WatchOS. This means that any rich text messages exchanged between Apple and Android users will automatically be secured through the latest industry standard.
Apple to Support Encrypted RCS Messaging in Future Software Update
Apple says it will add support for a new Rich Communication Services (RCS) specification that includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages
Apple Tips Upcoming Encrypted RCS Messaging Between iOS, Android
With the GSMA releasing new RCS specs, Apple pledges to 'add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates.'
Apple sharing RCS encryption with Android users
When Apple added RCS support to iOS 18, the company used an older version of the protocol. This caused chat messages between iPhone and Android users to be unencrypted. Fortunately, Apple has already agreed to update to the latest RCS protocol, thereby permanently fixing the issue.
iOS 19 to introduce end-to-end encryption for RCS messages
The new end-to-end encryption comes as part of a broader release by GSMA called RCS Universal Profile 3.0, featuring improved audio messaging support, enhanced spam detection capabilities, and better engagement with chatbots.
Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
‘We will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS in future software updates.’
Apple Will Fully Encrypt RCS Messages Between Androids and iPhones
The new specifications will use RCS Universal Profile 3.0, a cross-platform encryption protocol that will make it easier for iPhones and Android devices to identify each other. The profile allows for richer deep linking,
RCS messaging will get end-to-end encryption on iPhone
Apple has announced that it will add support for end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging on iOS, although there are few details about when this will happen.
Apple's RCS support goes up a level as it prepares text encryption with Android
A GSMA press release announced the RCS standard will adopt encryption measures for users, Apple prepares a rollout.
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Google Messages addresses issues regarding media text failures in RCS chats
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RCS Universal Profile 3.0 brings interoperable E2EE to messaging and more
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