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 is going to be a pretty big update for the iPhone. It's expected to launch late in March based on past x.4 releases ...

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 Developer Beta 2 holds the key ...

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Apple is advancing the development of iOS 26.4 and expanding a key security feature in the second beta version. For the first time, end-to-end encryption for RCS is being tested in exchanges between ...

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 ...

WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a ...

Apple is once again releasing expanded RCS features with its latest iOS beta update, but there's no telling when it will be ...

Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces encrypted RCS messaging on iPhones, but cross-platform Android security support remains uncertain for now.

Google is rolling out a new security mechanism on Android devices that will automatically reboot locked, unused devices after three consecutive days of inactivity, restoring memory to an encrypted ...

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