Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

"Google's end-to-end encryption for Gmail, initially available only on the desktop web, is now accessible on mobile devices, allowing users to send and read encrypted messages directly in the app."

"The April 2026 update enables mobile users to compose and read encrypted messages in the Gmail app, treating them as full participants in the encrypted communication workflow."

"External recipients who do not use the Gmail app can still read and reply to encrypted messages through a secure web portal, ensuring seamless communication."

Google has launched end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, closing the mobile gap that existed since the feature's web debut in April 2025. Enterprise users with Google Workspace Enterprise Plus can now compose and read encrypted messages directly in the Gmail app. External recipients can access encrypted messages via a secure web portal. This update allows mobile users to participate fully in encrypted communications, addressing the previous limitation where they could not send or read encrypted emails from their devices.

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