… While the feature was found in iOS 26.4 beta builds, it never made its way to the final public release. But with the upcoming iOS 26.5 update, Apple will enable E2EE support for RCS chats on the iPhone. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account Apple brought cross-device RCS to the iPhone masses with the release of iOS 18 all the way back in 2024. Fast-forward to now, and that support is finally gaining the most important security layer. …
… Considering how easy Apple’s iOS verification was, and how people will likely trust Apple’s security more than random ID check websites, it may have caused less controversy, and more people wouldn’t instantly turn to a VPN to avoid it. …
… While iMessage support for RCS was a huge step forward for Android/iOS communication, the lack of encryption has held back integration. …
… His daily mobile tech life includes Android and iOS devices, smart rings, and a smartwatch unless it's a special ocassion, when a traditional watch takes its place on his wrist. …