Apple embraces text messaging successor RCS for iMessage
Apple will soon implement the RCS standard in its iPhones, after all. This should make sending text messages via iMessage between iPhones and devices based on other platforms, such as Android, more conform and easier.
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Google and European telecom providers want Apple’s iMessage included in DMA
The European Commission has until early 2024 to decide whether iMessage will become a subject of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google, Vodafone and Orange are now trying to influence that inquiry. According to them, there are good reasons to include Apple's messaging service in the legislation.
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iMessage finally coming to Windows with Phone Link for iOS
After years of waiting, Apple's iMessage is finally reaching Windows. Microsoft announced that Phone Link for iOS is now available for all Windows 11 customers. The move allows users to make and receive phone calls, send and receive messages, access contacts, and view notifications directly on thei... Read more
Apple kept iMessage away from Android on purpose
Apple is aware that the blue bubbles on iMessage are an entry barrier for people who want to switch to Android. For that reason, the service was deliberately kept from appearing on Google’s mobile OS. The revelations come after depositions of and emails from Apple employees and high-ranking execu... Read more
Google will roll out end-to-end encryption for Android Messages
For the past 18 months, Google has been rolling out the next-gen messaging app for Android users. It will replace old, insecure, and clunky SMS messaging apps. The company now says that the rollout is complete, with the next plan being to bring end-to-end encryption to the app in 2021.
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Google researchers reveal security threats to iOS
Two members of Project Zero, Google's security team, have published details and demo code for five of the six "interactionless" security holes in iOS.
Weaknesses can be exploited via the iMessage app on iPhones. The six security holes were also fixed in iOS 12.4 on 22 July. Details about one of the ... Read more