iOS 26.5’s Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta

OS 26.5 beta 1 gives the Messages app support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, after previously being available in the iOS 26.4 beta.

iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature

OS 26 brought a lot of new features to the Messages app, including an AI upgrade for an essential feature: search.

iOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS ...

Apple moves closer to encrypted RCS for Android-iPhone messaging

Apple's iOS 26.5 beta reintroduces end-to-end encryption for RCS chats with Android, bringing a big security upgrade to cross-platform texts.
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iOS 26 Update: How is Apple protecting iPhone users from text message scams?

Apple iOS 26 update: Scammers are getting smarter, and text message scams, also called “smishing, are becoming more common. Federal officials have warned people about fake texts claiming you owe tolls ...