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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by Someone1234 on Monday April 23, 2018 @12:03PM (#16904593)
While the standard itself doesn't enforce any encryption, you could write an RCS based app that encrypts messages between endpoints. There are SMS apps that do exactly that, you just have the other contact install the same app and scan a QR code.
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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by lawnchair_larry on Monday April 23, 2018 @01:28PM (#16905513)
No you can’t. Unless you want to chat with yourself. These things only work if everyone is using them without extra effort. That’s the point.
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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by Someone1234 on Monday April 23, 2018 @03:16PM (#16906501)
> These things only work if everyone is using them without extra effort.

It works fine without "everyone" using it. It can be used as best-effort security rather than a complete blanket.

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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by wu_tang_chris on Monday April 23, 2018 @04:10PM (#16906952)
i'll have one iphone, please
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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by manigandham on Monday April 23, 2018 @01:46PM (#16905662)
If you have to build it yourself then why even use it when there are existing options?
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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by chiefalchemist on Monday April 23, 2018 @01:06PM (#16905289)
Is there one (or two) you'd recommend or suggest?

Maybe with a data via wifi fallback?

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Re:Google has started the global roll-out of its new Chat me... by Someone1234 on Monday April 23, 2018 @03:17PM (#16906505)
For RCS? I've not seen any yet, but the protocol is just getting off the ground.
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