Google said today it is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS-based group chats on its Messages app — RCS stands for Rich Communication Services. The company noted that in the coming weeks it will be ...

So far, iPhone and Mac users have had to live without end-to-end encryption when using RCS. This is about to change, but depends on the provider.

Every day, a typical individual relies on multiple instant messaging apps. The practice of exchanging information through IM apps has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. They ...

A new instant messaging application for the iPhone uses an advanced, “post quantum” encryption scheme to scramble one-on-one chats. It’s intended as a bullet-proof secure alternative to WhatsApp’s ...

The recent bombshell lawsuit filed in San Francisco has sent ripples through the tech world, fueled by whistleblower claims that Meta’s “end-to-end encryption” might have a secret backdoor. While Meta ...

For years, Google has been dying to come up with an iMessage equivalent, a key iPhone feature that's probably responsible for stealing plenty of users from Android. It took a while, but Google settled ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google is adopting the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol for its Messages app that aims to handle ...

Chatting with your friends on Messenger can feel like a fun, safe space. However, the threat of having someone breach your messages and read all of your private thoughts can be nerve wracking. For ...