Google takes a shot at Apple for not supporting RCS while sending out encryption for group messages
When two Google Messages users are chatting one-on-one, the messages sent back and forth are encrypted end-to-end. So if the CEO of Coca-Cola wants to exchange secret formulas with the CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken, both can relax knowing that outside of each other no one will know the secret formulas they are exchanging (remember, this is an hypothetical example).
Encryption for group chats starts rolling out for Google Messages beta testers
Those who signed up for the Google Messages beta program get first crack at group encryption
But you need to remember the following. Should one member of a group chat use an iPhone or even use one of those carrier-supported messaging apps like Verizon Messages (found in the Play Store), all of those lovely features go away. Sound familiar? The only difference between this and Apple’s iMessage is that Google Messages users don’t make fun of or intimidate iPhone users who join their group messages.
Google wishes SMS Texting Happy 30th Birthday
RCS, Google says, is the industry standard and is used by these companies
Google also pointed out that tomorrow will be the 30th birthday of the first text message. The Alphabet unit and search giant said, “Hopefully Apple can #GetTheMessage so we don’t have to keep waiting to remove the whole ‘green-versus-blue bubble’ thing. Happy birthday, SMS — you were a great start, and you had a good run, but everyone is ready for an upgrade.”
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