Apple is finally testing RCS encryption, but there’s a catch for Android users

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption in the iOS 26.4 beta, but for now, those secure green bubbles are sticking to iPhones only.

iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging

Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This ...
iDrop News

iOS 26.4 Beta 1 Arrives With RCS Encryption, but Siri 2.0 Is Still Missing

Apple's iOS 26.4 beta is here with RCS encryption and music updates. However, Siri 2.0 is still missing ahead of the newly announced March 4 event.
Infosecurity Magazine

Apple Expands RCS Encryption and Memory Protections in iOS 26.4

Separately, a report from MacRumors indicated that iOS 26.4 is expected to enable Stolen Device Protection by default for all iPhone users. The feature requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication for ...
Mashable

Apple sharing RCS encryption with Android users

RCS 3.0 was officially unveiled by the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators. On the face of it, it’s fairly boring news. However, this one is special because it’ll finally fix ...
Technobezz on MSN

Apple tests end-to-end encryption for RCS messages in iOS 26.4 beta

Apple begins testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages in iOS beta, initially securing conversations only between iPhones..