Apple adds encrypted RCS chats to iPhone in iOS 26.5

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Source: The Verge
Apple adds encrypted RCS chats to iPhone in iOS 26.5
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TL;DR

Apple’s iOS 26.5 adds end‑to‑end encrypted RCS messaging for Android users via the Messages app, with a lock icon and an “Encrypted” badge; encryption will roll out by default to new and existing RCS conversations, and Android users must be on the latest Google Messages. The update also brings new Maps wallpapers and ads, plus iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.

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