Google, Apple enable end-to-end encryption for cross-platform texts

Google and Apple have finally enabled end-to-end encryption for text messages between Android and iPhone users through RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol.

The move follows years of Google urging Apple to adopt RCS messaging to make communication between the two companies' devices more seamless and secure.

Previously, texts between Android and iPhone remained unencrypted, creating security vulnerabilities for cross-platform messaging. The upgrade improves privacy protections for billions of users communicating across the two dominant mobile ecosystems.

The development represents a rare moment of tech industry cooperation on security standards.