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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 [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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cross-posted from: https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/[email protected]/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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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I see your point. I like that the UI is quite simple, reminds me of the UI in iMessage. I was choosing between telegram and signal but mostly went with signal due to positive things I read online, in addition to being recommended on Privacytools.io which felt good.

Privacytools.io

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Do NOT use PrivacyTools. This site was good resource before 2020 but then main developer disappeared for some time and returned with site which sells recommendations on products for money. Weird recommendations popped out. Just use Privacy Guides. Basically all biggest contributors moved on there. You can read more about this story in their FAQ ๐Ÿ™‚

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah nowadays I only have two people left on Telegram, too. I wish Signal had Telegram's UI design in most ways but eh.