[Someone1234]

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.

[lawnchair_larry]

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.

[Someone1234]

> 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.

[wu_tang_chris]

i'll have one iphone, please

[manigandham]

If you have to build it yourself then why even use it when there are existing options?

[chiefalchemist]

Is there one (or two) you'd recommend or suggest?

Maybe with a data via wifi fallback?

[Someone1234]

For RCS? I've not seen any yet, but the protocol is just getting off the ground.