#AppleCryptoUpdate
Here's the latest on Apple's cryptography and security updates as of May 2025:
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đ Major Cryptography & Security Updates
1. Post-Quantum Encryption in iMessage (PQ3)
Apple has introduced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3 for iMessage. This protocol utilizes ongoing keying to protect against future quantum computing threats, aiming to fully replace the existing iMessage protocol by the end of 2024 .
2. RCS Messaging with End-to-End Encryption
Apple is collaborating with Google and the GSMA to bring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to RCS messaging. This update will enable secure cross-platform messaging between iOS and Android devices, utilizing the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol .
3. CryptoKit Enhancements
Apple's CryptoKit has been updated to support importing PEM-based RSA private
