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iOS 26.5 Adds RCS End-to-End Encryption

4 articles • Started 6 months ago • Last updated 6 months ago

Apple confirmed May 4 that iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption to RCS messages in the Messages app, extending privacy protections to communications between iPhone and Android devices. The update marks a significant advancement in cross-platform messaging security, applying the same encryption standards Apple uses for iMessage to Rich Communication Services conversations. The move addresses long-standing concerns about message privacy when iPhone users communicate with Android users.

Monday, May 04, 2026