Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

---

The FBI warns us about using foreign apps to protect our personal data even though American companies are bigger offenders, and Apple and Samsung dive into RCS, meaning most text messages now go through Google servers.
#apps #rcs #weeklynewsroundup

00:00:00 - Intro and Announcements
00:03:49 - Promo Spot
00:04:14 - The Danger is In the House
00:18:07 - RCS For All
00:31:54 - Comment Break
00:44:29 - QuickLines
01:11:32 - SillyVille
01:18:07 - Feeding the Van Panther
01:19:19 - Comments
01:28:18 - Final Words

All Articles:
switchedtolinux.com/news/the-danger-is-in-the-house

-----------
Support Switched to Linux!
👥 locals: switchedtolinux.locals.com
👕 Merch: shop.switchedtolinux.com
🛒 Amazon: http://tlm.li/amazon
💰 Support: switchedtolinux.com/support
🛒 Affiliates: switchedtolinux.com/support/affiliates
💰 patreon.com/tomm
💰 subscribestar.com/switchedtolinux
-----------
Social Media:
🐦 Twitter: @switchedtolinux
Reddit: /r/switchedtolinux
-----------

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.