9to5Mac

iOS 26.5 gave Messages app encrypted RCS, here’s how to check it’s working

One of the many benefits of using iMessage is that you know your conversations are always end-to-end encrypted. That level of security has never previously extended to green bubble conversations. But ...
MacRumors

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. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says ...
ZDNet

Your iPhone RCS chats with Android are encrypted in iOS 26.5: How to verify E2E is enabled

iOS 26.5 will encrypt RCS text messages between iOS and Android. The encryption supports the iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The update brings new Pride wallpaper to iPhone and Apple Watch. iPhone owners ...
Forbes

Apple To Release iOS 26.5.1 iPhone Update In Coming Days, Report Says

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Apple is reportedly preparing two new iOS updates, 26.5.1 and 26.6, following the May 11 ...
9to5Mac

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

iOS 26.5’s RC is available now, along with official release notes, and with them Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade to the Messages app. Messages app to support RCS ...