"Apple now lets you have encrypted RCS conversations with Android users through the Messages app on iOS. As part of iOS 26.5, which was released on Monday, Apple added support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta, meaning that Apple and Google can't see your messages while they're sent."
"With iOS 26.5, you'll see a lock icon and a small "Encrypted" message at the top of the chat to note when you're having an encrypted conversation with an Android user and are on a carrier that supports the feature. Apple says that encryption will be on by default and "will be automatically enabled over time for new and existing RCS conversations.""
"Android users will also need to be using the newest version of Google Messages. Apple started testing encrypted RCS chats with Android users earlier this year."
""Maps may show local ads based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search," according to a pop-up shown I saw when I opened Maps with the update installed. Apple says advertising information "is not linked to your Apple account.""
iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encrypted RCS conversations with Android users through the Messages app. The feature is in beta and is available when using a supported carrier. When encryption is active, a lock icon and an “Encrypted” label appear at the top of the chat. Encryption is enabled by default and is automatically turned on over time for new and existing RCS conversations. Android users must be on the newest version of Google Messages for encryption to work. iOS 26.5 also adds new wallpapers and introduces local ads in Maps based on approximate location, search terms, or map views, with ad information not linked to an Apple account. Apple also released matching 26.5 updates for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
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