iOS 26.5 Public Beta: Is End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Finally Coming to iPhone?

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.

Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and ...

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Apple is preparing encrypted RCS support for iPhone, a change that could make messaging with Android users more secure and reduce reliance on SMS.

Apple’s latest test build adds a trending tab in Maps, encrypted RCS chats, and new Live Activities support in the EU.