Google seems working on the end-to-end encryption for RCS messages and expected to bring end-to-end encryption in its messaging applications.

In today's time where people are concerned about the safety and privacy in sending messages, many apps have already updated their apps norms according to customer needs. Which is the major reason why Google Messages are updating to a newer version?

The Google Messages new update is aiming at a new end to end encryption for the RCS messages. RCS messages have been the successor to SMS and MMS messages and competition to Apple’s iMessage. But the only differences which lead iMessage more trustworthy were the end to end encryption of the messages. The messages are encrypted and can only be decrypted on the recipient’s devices no one other than the recipient can interfere. The conversation is safe and could not be intervened.

The new version of the Google Message, which is version 6.2, we have found that the update has allowed sending end to end encrypted messages via RCS. For encryption reference, there are twelve new strings in the app that refer.

Right now there are no other details to showcase the encryption it will be soon provided. It is required that both parties should be using the Google Messages app. Both the sender and the receiver should be having good internet service for these end to end encryption RCS messages to pass. If anyone of the two fails to have so then Google would suggest using the SMS or the MMS messages to deliver the message and will remind you about the encryption policy which the SMS and MMS don’t have.

The Google Messages will also have extra protection in place for the end to end encrypted RCS message. The sender can set the boundaries of the messages which cannot be viewed from any other apps. At the time of sharing location, it will also remind you about the encryption. The location sharing will be encrypted as well.

This is a ‘dogfood’ build of the Google Messages; we still have to wait for the Google Messages end to end encrypted version to arrive for the RCS.

Google wants to be a legitimate competitor of the iMessage through the RCS, which is clear. The aim is now to match the feature and target the everyday users.