Apple adds encrypted RCS chats to iPhone in iOS 26.5

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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.
- Apple brings encrypted RCS chats to iPhone The Verge
- End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users blog.google
- Apple releases iOS 26.5 with 3 key features including new wallpapers for your iPhone 9to5Mac
- Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android WIRED
- iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more Ars Technica
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