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'The' messages app? You know you can install any SMS app you want and don't have to (and really shouldn't) keep any Google app on your phone?
The person you’re replying to is talking about the Messages app on iPhone.
Oh, I see. I thought they were referring to the Google messages app as the 'messages' app.
SMS, the entire protocol, is not secure. It doesn't matter what app you're downloading.