Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC 2 ahead of public launch

Apple has released a new RC (release candidate) build for iOS and iPadOS 26.5 today, available now for developers and public beta testers.

iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed today. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone. End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is available in a beta capacity,

Your iPhone RCS chats with Android are encrypted in iOS 26.5: How to verify E2E is enabled

Your iPhone RCS chats with Android are encrypted in iOS 26.5: How to verify E2E is enabled

iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

The latest test version of iOS 26.5 includes a changelog about bringing some new protections to texts. The smartphone operating system will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android devices.

Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption

OS 26.5’s RC is available now, and Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade we’ve been waiting for.

Apple’s next big iPhone update will add a major privacy feature for Android users. What to expect as iOS 26.5 release date nears

A forthcoming update means new features and changes, including end-to-end encryption for texts sent between iPhones and Android phones. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is just one month away.
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Apple drops iOS 26.5: What you need to know about RCS security and Maps ads

Apple has officially released iOS 26.5, the latest version of its mobile operating system. As the recent update focuses on security and cross-platform communication, it also signals a shift
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Apple’s iOS 26.5 Beta: Here’s a First Look at What’s New

Apple’s iOS 26.5 beta brings back RCS encryption, updates Apple Maps, and hints at bigger changes still to come with iOS 27. The final version of Apple’s iOS 26.4 hasn’t even been out for a full week, and developers have already released the first ...