End-to-end encrypted messaging between Android and iPhone rolls out in beta
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Amanda Silberling
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Summary
End-to-end encrypted (E2EE) messaging between Android and iPhone users is rolling out in beta for devices running the most up-to-date software. This privacy feature encrypts messages in transit, protecting users from surveillance by hackers, governments, and tech companies. The development follows years of pressure from Google urging Apple to adopt RCS texting standards for more seamless cross-platform communication.
Key quotes
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End-to-end encrypted (e2ee) messaging is an important privacy feature that makes users far less susceptible to surveillance by hackers, governments, or the companies that make these communication platforms.
When these messages are sent between devices, they're encrypted while in transit, making it near impossible for anyone else to intercept them.
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