Governments won't like this: encrypted messaging between Android and iOS devices coming, says GSMA

RCS 3.0, recently released by the GSM Association, introduces substantial advancements including end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messaging between Android and iOS users. This update, made possible by the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, will ensure that all communications remain confidential, thus making it a strong alternative to existing standalone apps like WhatsApp. Businesses particularly benefit from the certainty of secure communications and the ability to engage in large group messaging, transforming the dynamics of workplace interactions and security standards in mobile messaging.

"RCS will be the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable E2EE between client implementations from different providers. Together with other unique security features such as SIM-based authentication, E2EE will provide RCS users with the highest level of privacy and security for secure communications."

"This is especially true for businesses, which value two features above all: absolute certainty about messaging security, and the ability for employees to communicate in large groups. RCS 3.0 with MLS delivers on both fronts."

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