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Google Messages just flicked the switch on end-to-end encryption for all RCS and group chats(chromeunboxed.com)

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cross-posted from: https://kbin.projectsegfau.lt/m/tech@kbin.social/t/26889

Google just announced that all RCS conversations in Messages are now fully end-to-end encrypted, even in group chats. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is replacing traditional text and picture messaging, providing you with more dynamic and secure features. With RCS enabled, you can share high-res photos and videos, see typing indicators for yourā€¦

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šŸ‘Maximum DerekšŸ‘@discuss.tchncs.de
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I havenā€™t attempted to send a file via txt in almost 20 years. Theyā€™re txt messages. I also donā€™t use discord nitro, snapchat, or telegram.

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So how do you send quick photos and videos? Donā€™t tell me youā€™re the person that sends a link lol

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šŸ‘Maximum DerekšŸ‘@discuss.tchncs.de
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It doesnā€™t really come up since I use txts to talk to people.

Why wouldnā€™t one use links? Everything is pushed to the cloud anyway. Uploading them again is a lot of extra power used for no gain.

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