Google Expands Gmail End-to-End Encryption to Mobile Devices

Kathmandu. Google has released a new security update for its email platform, Gmail. The end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature is now available for Android and iOS users. With this update, users can send, read, and manage encrypted emails directly from their mobile apps. Previously, this feature required the use of a desktop or third-party tools.How does this feature work?This new Gmail feature is based on client-side encryption (CSE). This means the email is encrypted on the user's device before it is sent. When sending an email, the user must tap the lock icon and select the 'additional encryption' option. This ensures the...