What you need to know
- Google Messages may be in the midst of testing for encryption for group chat messages.
- Reddit user noticed it during a group chat with Samsung Messages RCS, Google Messages RCS, and Google Messages RCS.
- Google announced at I/O 2222 that it would add the security feature to group chats via open beta later in the year.
Google seems to be testing its new encryption technology in Messages with group chats.
Reddit user Be awareA message between group chat members was received stating that it was encrypted (via). 9to5Google). The chat featured users who used both Samsung Messages RCCS and Google Messages. End-to end encryption means that only you and the people you have texted can see your messages. This prevents Google or your carrier from sneaking a peek.
Another user followed up and looked through the debug menu to discover that end-to–end encryption was enabled for Google Messages RCS group conversations.
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A little lock icon is placed below the text message to make it clear that you are sending an encrypted message via Google Messages. E2EE was announced for the first time by Google. Individual chatsIn 2020, the company stated at I/O 2022 that it would be looking into this service. Security featureGroup chats.
Google posted a blog post stating that the feature would be available as an open beta later in the year. We are beginning to see signs of the early testing phase slowly emerge.
Google Messages is a bit late to join the E2EE group chats party. Best Android messaging appsThis is already available.
9to5 states that all RCS chat members must enable encryption to their messages.
