Apple’s iOS 26.5 Beta Brings Default Encryption to RCS
- Source
- 9to5Mac
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- 5:27 PM
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Apple has released iOS 26.5 to the public, introducing several new features and improvements to the mobile operating system. The most significant addition is the implementation of end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, which facilitates secure communication between iPhone and Android users.
While the encryption feature is currently labeled as a beta, it is enabled by default for supported carriers and is expected to roll out more broadly over the coming months. Users can verify the security of their conversations through a new lock icon displayed at the top of message threads when encryption is active, a visual indicator that appears for both parties.