iOS 26.5 Public Beta: Is End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Finally Coming to iPhone?

OS 26.5 beta 1 gives the Messages app support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, after previously being available in the ...

Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.5 to developers. The software update is relatively minor so far, ...

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, ...

Apple iOS 26.5 Public Beta 1 Update, eligible devices and how to install: iOS 26.5 public beta brings Maps suggestions, ad ...

The first iOS 26.5 beta is here. We explore the return of RCS encryption, new "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps, and upcoming ...

Adverts and encryption ...

A late-cycle iOS update usually means minor changes, but 26.5 adds a few upgrades that could make daily iPhone use noticeably ...

Earlier in the iOS 26 cycle, there were some anomalies. Some updates came later than expected and the removal of the iOS 18 ...

With iOS 26.4 beta 2, Apple announced it will finally start offering developers the ability to test RCS end-to-end encryption between iOS and Android devices. While this new message standard won't be ...

Apple has released iOS 26.5 Beta 1 to developers. From the return of RCS end-to-end encryption to new "Suggested Places" in ...