Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...
iDrop News

Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 Beta 2 with Encrypted RCS for Android

Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.4, expanding end-to-end encryption for RCS messages to include Android users.
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iOS 26.4 beta 3 introduces RCS encryption testing and new developer APIs

Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 3 with RCS encryption testing, new asset pack APIs, improved memory security, and several ...
South Florida Reporter

Apple Finally Bridges the Gap: End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android Texts Enters Beta

The long-awaited security update for cross-platform messaging is finally here, ensuring your "green bubble" conversations stay private and secure.

I found an all-in-one Android productivity app, and I can't stop raving about it

The underrated Android app boosts my productivity to a 10 ...