A new version of RCS is on the way that will allow encrypted messaging between iOS and Android Apple has previously never offered encrypted messaging outside the iMessage standard This follows Apple's ...

The RCS communication protocol is basically next-gen SMS, adding support for features like typing indicators, read receipts, and higher-quality image, video, and file sharing features. Google has been ...

Blue dots and chat icons in Android's messaging apps aren't random. Learn what they mean and how they change the way your messages work.

Google doesn't have the best track record when it comes to user privacy, but it's getting better. The company's messaging app, Google Messages, now comes pre-installed on most new Android devices and ...

The latest RCS Universal Profile 3.0 introduces end-to-end encryption as a standard to RCS chats to work across the board, including iPhones. Apple plans to roll out the new RCS profile to enable ...

When Apple released Messages with RCS support in iOS 18 last year, it was missing a key security feature: end-to-end encryption. At the time, Apple said it would wait until encryption was part of the ...

The incident instantly ignited fiery criticism over the Trump administration’s security practices. Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote on Threads that “from an operational security ...

Enable RCS messaging on iPhone for better texting with Android phone. Also learn its benefits and things that it falls short of.

If your carrier supports RCS, here's how to make sure it's working on your iPhone. 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Apps near the ...