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Apple has rolled out iOS 26.5, potentially the last major update before iOS 27's preview at WWDC. This crucial release brings ...

Apple will finally add support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android in the upcoming iOS 26.5. The changelog for the iOS 26.5 release candidate rolling out to testers ...

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices.

Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included things like typing indicators, read receipts, and ...

Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, and that news should actually have even ...

Apple has taken a small step toward securing cross-platform messaging, with early RCS encryption support now appearing in the iOS 26.4 beta. Just don't expect to get that much testing done right now.

Apple enhances iPhone security with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging compatible with Android. Update also fixes bugs and introduces 2026 Pride Luminance themes. Available on models including iPhone ...

Google and Apple today announced that testing of encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is now underway. Part of the RCS Universal Profile from the GSMA, messages between Android and iOS ...

iOS 26.5 will finally bring the much-awaited encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android. Apple is currently rolling out the release candidate of iOS 26.5 to testers, and the changelog ...