Apple testing RCS Android iPhone encryption in iOS 26.4 Beta 2. Secure cross-platform texting is coming, but not shipping ...

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

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Apple notes that the encrypted messages are just a test and aren't available for all devices, carriers, or regions yet.

RCS 3.0 was officially unveiled by the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators. On the face of it, it’s fairly boring news. However, this one is special because it’ll finally fix ...

Apple is once again releasing expanded RCS features with its latest iOS beta update, but there's no telling when it will be widely available.

Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces encrypted RCS messaging on iPhones, but cross-platform Android security support remains uncertain for now.

With RCS rolling out on the iPhone yesterday, Google is looking ahead on new features including cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone. The governing GSMA body says the ...

The RCS communication protocol is basically next-gen SMS, adding support for features like typing indicators, read receipts, and higher-quality image, video, and file sharing features. Google has been ...

Apple has now compromised the security options for tens of millions of iPhone users after misjudged government pressure. And while this currently affects only UK users and there’s no hint yet that ...