PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8

Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, ...

iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today ...

Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption

OS 26.5’s RC is available now, and Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade we’ve been waiting for.

iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

The latest test version of iOS 26.5 includes a changelog about bringing some new protections to texts. The smartphone ...
9to5Google

Encrypted RCS between Android and iPhone launching with iOS 26.5

With the launch of iOS 26.5, Apple will add support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between the iPhone and Google ...

Samsung Shuts Down Messages—Apple Changes iPhone After 15 Years

All change for iPhone Updated on May 5 as Apple confirms change to iPhone. Timing is everything. Excitement is building with ...
Engadget

X is 'pausing' encrypted DMs

X users can no longer send encrypted messages on the platform. The company said in an update that it's "pausing" the feature "while we work on making some improvements." Users will still be able to ...
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Apple confirms iOS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS messaging

Apple has confirmed that iOS 26.5 will introduce end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android devices, marking a major cross-platform privacy upgrade. The feature, still in beta, will ...