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End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says ...

Apple is still labeling RCS encryption as a beta feature in iOS 26.5. It is enabled by default. You can toggle it on or off ...

The changes in Apple’s iOS 26.5 include end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices.

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed ...

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted texting, eight emojis, accessibility updates and fresh Apple Music features for iPhone ...

iOS 26.5 Is Out Now and Brings End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone ...

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

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.

OS 26.5 RC adds end to end encryption for RCS messaging with the beta feature, tightening chat security for supported threads ...

With iOS 26.4 beta 2, Apple announced it will finally start offering developers the ability to test RCS end-to-end encryption between iOS and Android devices. While this new message standard won't be ...

Apple releases iOS 26.5 with a breakthrough in cross-platform privacy: end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for iPhone and ...