Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...

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.
iDrop News

Apple Seeds iOS 26.4 Beta 2 with Encrypted RCS for Android

Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.4, expanding end-to-end encryption for RCS messages to include Android users.
South Florida Reporter

Apple Finally Bridges the Gap: End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android Texts Enters Beta

The long-awaited security update for cross-platform messaging is finally here, ensuring your "green bubble" conversations stay private and secure.
Cybernews

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