6 outlets·6 reports
Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Apple’s iOS 26.5 update introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out today in beta and enabled by default on supported carriers. The feature allows encrypted chats between iPhone and Android devices, extending Apple’s encrypted messaging capabilities beyond its own platforms. This rollout marks the first time texts between the two ecosystems can be secured with end-to-end encryption.
Written from all 6 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Wired·Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android
- Ars Technica·iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more
- TechMeme·Apple releases iOS 26.5, introducing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging in beta with supported carriers; the setting is enabled by default (Chance Miller/9to5Mac)
- The Verge·Apple brings encrypted RCS chats to iPhone
- Engadget·iOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta
- TechCrunch·Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted