Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple is testing secure messaging between Android and iOS devices with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. The ...

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 ...
The Hacker News

Apple Tests End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta

Apple introduces end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, enhanced memory protections, and default Stolen Device Protection in iOS 26.4 developer beta.
NBC Connecticut

How to protect your phone from hackers and the explanation of RCS text messaging

In the past few months, people have probably seen the acronym "RCS" pop up in their messages while texting. It allows rich media features to be shared between iPhone and Android users, like seeing ...
9to5Google

Apple starts testing end-to-end RCS encryption on iPhone, but without Android support

Within the changelog of the iOS 26.4 beta, Apple details that it is now testing end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging on ...
Android Police

How to enable, disable, and use RCS Chat in Google Messages

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...
VentureBeat

Google's mission to replace SMS with RCS messaging just took a major step forward globally

Google is doubling down on its efforts to expedite the rollout of Rich Communication Services (RCS) with the news that it's launching with 27 carriers and device manufacturers globally. Initially ...