Google Messages Now Uses End-to-End Encryption by Default

Previously, it was an option to encrypt your Google Messages, but now it’s set to default.

Encrypted messaging is already the default on services likeWhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and Apple’s iMessage.

Unfortunately, text messages betweeniPhoneandAndroidusers still lack this encryption.

That’s because Apple uses iMessage as the default messaging app, which isn’t available onAndroid.

For encrypted messaging between Android andiPhone, it’s best to use a third-party instant messaging app instead.

Their messages also appear in green bubbles.

Still, SMS needs to be phased out.

RCS is a standard that Google, Samsung and phone carriers are on board with.

Apple has been holding out, citing alack of incentive or demand from its users.