The GSM Association has approved new RCS specifications that enable end-to-end encryption for messaging.RCS will be the first large-scale messaging service to support interoperable end-to-end encryption between different providers.Apple has announced that it will adopt the new RCS encryption standard in future software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.The move aims to provide RCS users with enhanced privacy and security, protecting them from scams, fraud, and other threats.