Support for end-to-end encryption of RCS messaging starts in iOS 26.5 (opens in new tab)

After months of buildup, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has finally made it to iOS, allowing Android and iPhone users to enjoy enhanced security between platforms when texting.RCS support will be extended to include end-to-end encryptionApple continues to make progress on its end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messaging, following a few months of testing on iOS 26.4 developer betas. Now, it appears that the feature is ready for larger public testing.On Monday, Apple announced that E2EE RCS m...