iOS 26.4 beta is testing one of Android's best RCS features

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

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 ...

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 ...

New in iOS 26.4 beta 1: Videos in Podcasts, Playlist Playground, RCS, more

The first developer beta of iOS 26.4 is here, offering a new video experience for Apple Podcasts, support for testing ...

Apple Testing Encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 Beta, But There Are Two Big Catches

Apple testing encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 beta is big news for privacy, but two major caveats mean you shouldn't get too ...

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 ...

RCS encryption surfaces in iOS 26.4 developer beta, but testing is extremely limited

Apple has taken a small step toward securing cross-platform messaging, with early RCS encryption support now appearing in the iOS 26.4 beta. Just don't expect to get that much testing done right now.