With a chain of new features in several areas of Android, Google is finally turning on (E2EE) for everyone in the Messages app. Beta testers can use E2EE messaging since November.
E2EE in messages is only available in one-on-one conversations at the moment, not in group chats. Both participants must have RCS chat features enabled to use it. You’ll know if a message you’re about to send will be encrypted if you see a lock icon on the send button. This will make it more difficult for prying eyes to poke around in your messages.
E2EE functionality is out this week as past an Android update, alongside favorite (or pinned) posts and the availability of a earthquake warning system in more countries. The update also includes new emoji, Assistant, Android Auto, and Voice Access features.
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