So in the new upcoming major feature update for IOS, Apple is adding RCS support in there messaging app. What are the privacy implications of adopting RCS?

Is there any other apps that have RCS support on Android other than Google’s own messaging app?

The reason for my asking is because I was considering migrating my relatives’ messaging app to a RCS supported one because they will probably most likely enjoy the extra bandwidth of RCS.

Note, they’re already using Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp for most of their conversations.

  • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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    4 months ago

    What are the privacy implications of adopting RCS?

    RCS is not encrypted. At least the non-Google version isn’t. I think Apple is working on that with the GSMA or whatever they’re called.

    So, Signal > iMessage > RCS > Telegram > WhatsApp > SMS

    Is there any other apps that have RCS support on Android other than Google’s own messaging app?

    I think Samsung. But then you need a Samsung, which is its own problem.

    Otherwise no, but there may be more soon since it’s being adopted by Apple.