Google Messages preparing to implement new messaging protocol

Overview Google Messages will soon add support for Messaging Layer Security (MLS), which provides cross-platform end-to-end encryption. Google committed to supporting the standard last year, and MLS will become the default security layer, enhancing user privacy. Google's recent move is in line with EU interoperability rules.

Rich Communications Services (RCS) is a messaging protocol that replaces the outdated SMS and MMS. It allows for encrypted communication between devices and offers other perks like read receipts, multimedia messaging, typing indicators, and more. RCS became Android's primary text messaging platform in 2019, and Apple recently added support for it in iOS 18.

Related: Google Messages is preparing for Apple's RCS support in group chats

MMS chats will automatically be upgraded to RCS

On the other hand, RCS requires both sides of the communication to be on the same platform to ensure end-to-end encrypted messaging. To address this issue, Google announced support for Messaging Layer Security (MLS) last year, which brings cross-platform end-to-end encryption to Android devices. MLS is an extensible protocol developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) that encrypts communications between apps and platforms in one-to-one and group chats.

Now, code hunter Assemble Debug has dug deeper into the Google Messages app and discovered strings and flags related to Messaging Layer Security (MLS), suggesting that the feature will be added to the app soon (via Android Authority.) The feature is still in development, and it remains to be seen how it will be integrated into Google Messages.

Google Messages prepares support for Messaging Layer Security (MLS)

Additionally, the string suggests that Google is looking to make MLS the default security layer for messaging, a significant step to strengthen user privacy and keep chats encrypted. By making MLS the default, Google is strengthening user privacy and making users aware and informed of the potential risks of not making MLS the default security layer.

Google's adoption of MLS also aligns with the company's adherence to EU interoperability rules, which require messaging platforms to allow users to freely exchange data and be open to third-party messaging services. Last year, Google asked the EU to include Apple iMessage in its interoperability rules.

While Apple was reluctant to add support for RCS to iOS, implementing cross-platform end-to-end encryption will ultimately benefit users, regardless of messaging app or operating system. RCS messaging is a big step up from SMS, adding end-to-end encryption to users' regular messaging experience. Messaging Layer Security (MLS) has the potential to level up users' privacy, bringing an extra layer of peace of mind to everyday messaging, making them feel safer and more secure.

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