Apple and Google to support end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

On March 14, 2025, the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators worldwide, officially unveiled RCS Universal Profile 3.0, the latest iteration of the Rich Communication Services standard. At first glance, this might seem like a dry, technical update—another incremental step in the world of messaging protocols that most people would shrug off. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear this one’s a game-changer. After years of fragmented messaging experiences, RC