Google launches strong encryption for Android messages


End-to-end brings additional privacy and security to Google’s messaging application, but comes amid rising complaints from law enforcement agencies around the world that strong encryption may enable criminals to hide their tracks. — AFP Relaxnews

WASHINGTON: Google said on Nov 19 it will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android users, making it harder for anyone – including law enforcement – to read the content of messages.

“End-to-end encryption ensures that no one, including Google and third parties, can read the content of your messages as they travel between your phone and the phone of the person you’re messaging,” said Google product lead Drew Rowny in announcing the rollout.

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