Re:Google says iMessage is too powerful
by kelnos on Tuesday January 11, 2022 @07:59PM
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I think characterizing RCS as "garbage" because of the issue you describe is a bit of an overreaction.
Regardless, I don't see this as a big deal. The site will send a verification code to the phone before allowing anyone to disable it. If someone has cloned/swapped/stolen my SIM card and can intercept and use that verification code, then I have many many many more things to worry about before I worry about someone disabling RCS for my number.
But, as you point out in your edit, iMessage has the same issue. Potato, potahto.
Regardless, I don't see this as a big deal. The site will send a verification code to the phone before allowing anyone to disable it. If someone has cloned/swapped/stolen my SIM card and can intercept and use that verification code, then I have many many many more things to worry about before I worry about someone disabling RCS for my number.
But, as you point out in your edit, iMessage has the same issue. Potato, potahto.