TECH - Google Messages Suddenly Removes 'No Encryption' Icon From iPhone RCS Chats | Benzinga
Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Messages has removed the icon indicating the lack of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in RCS chats with Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone users.
What Happened: As of last week, Google Messages displayed a crossed-out lock icon in Android-iPhone RCS conversations, signifying the absence of E2EE. This was due to Google’s unique E2EE implementation for individual and group chats.
However, on Tuesday, the crossed-out lock icon was removed from iOS-Android conversations. This change seems to be a server-side adjustment with the recent ...