"With iOS 26.5, Apple is adding support for end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging, but this feature will be in beta and available only with supported carriers."
"End-to-end RCS encryption will roll out over time, meaning it won't be an instant flip of the switch once iOS 26.5 arrives."
"When the feature does roll out, Android devices will be able to communicate with iPhones via RCS in an end-to-end encrypted fashion."
Apple has released the iOS 26.5 release candidate build for developers, indicating a public release is imminent. The official changelog reveals that iOS 26.5 will add support for end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging. However, this feature will be in beta and will only be available with supported carriers, rolling out over time rather than instantly. Once fully implemented, Android devices will be able to communicate with iPhones using RCS in an end-to-end encrypted manner.
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