Comment Comment by sp0ck Does it use end-to-end encryption: NOPEDoes it use IP and carrier as a fallback (to protect against data retention/archiving text messages): NOPEApple made it with first approach. Google:chat app, sms app, allo, duo, hangountThis will be next on the list.Google can't make good message app - it's against their business model. You can't make targeted ads when you can't read user messages. parent sp0ck 8 years ago
Does it use IP and carrier as a fallback (to protect against data retention/archiving text messages): NOPE
Apple made it with first approach. Google:chat app, sms app, allo, duo, hangount
This will be next on the list.
Google can't make good message app - it's against their business model. You can't make targeted ads when you can't read user messages.