When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

However, one major issue is that the communication between Apple and Android phonesdoes not benefit from end-to-end encryption.

Meanwhile, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) is working to develop end-to-end encryption.

Google Messages on Android phone next to Messages app on iPhone

However, a recent report toCNBCreveals the solution is still a ways off.

This isn’t the only security news that users need to be aware of at the moment.

It is odd that Apple and Android devices are still lacking end-to-end encryption.

Screenshot of RCS messaging on iphone

More from Tom’s Guide

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB…

Straight Talk

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB…

Verizon

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max White…

RCS messaging on an iPhone

Advanced Data Protection in iCloud

Apple iPhone 16 held in the hand.

iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

Recipes in the food section of Apple News Plus on an iPhone

iPhone 17 Pro renders.

iOS 16 Fitness app on an iPhone 12

iPhone 17 Pro Max render

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

Left to right: Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile, Paul G. Raymond, Cristin Milioti, Milanka Brooks in Black Mirror season 7

NYTimes Connections

Sebastian De Souza as Garrett and Sofia Carson as Alex in "The Life List" on Netflix

NYT Strands on a cellphone

A bald eagle in The Americas