Overview
- Third-party archival apps integrate with Google Messages to capture RCS activity, including sent, received, edited, and deleted messages.
- Archiving occurs on the device, preserving end-to-end encryption in transit while creating an auditable record.
- The capability also covers SMS and MMS, and users see a clear notification whenever archival is active.
- IT administrators can centrally enable the feature on fully managed devices and choose which archival app to deploy.
- Launch integrations include Celltrust, Smarsh, and 3rd Eye, with more archival apps slated to join in 2026.