Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Cross-platform encrypted messages between iPhone and Android are coming soon. Cross-platform encrypted messages between iPhone and Android are coming soon. is a senior reporter covering technology, ...

A new version of RCS is on the way that will allow encrypted messaging between iOS and Android Apple has previously never offered encrypted messaging outside the iMessage standard This follows Apple's ...

New evidence found in iOS 26.3 beta 2 suggests that end-to-end encryption for RCS messages is nearing reality, nearly a year after Apple first announced its support for the feature. For iPhone users ...

Apple may be close to implementing encryption for RCS messages. The signs of this were reportedly discovered in iOS 26.3 Beta 2. This will finally enable encrypted messaging between Android and Apple ...

Google's latest update to its Android messaging ecosystem has sparked workplace anxiety, as the company confirms that employers can access or archive text messages on certain devices under specific ...