Apple will finally bring encrypted RCS messages for iPhone to Android chats

Apple may be preparing to add end-to-end encryption to RCS messages, with new clues spotted in the iOS 26.3 beta pointing to ...
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iOS 26.3 Beta: Apple’s Encrypted RCS Could End Awkward iPhone–Android Texting

Apple is preparing a major upgrade to iPhone messaging that could finally narrow the long-standing gap between iMessage and ...

iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone to Android Messaging

Apple is testing enhanced RCS messaging in the iOS 26 beta that could bring richer texts between iPhones and Androids for the ...

iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon

Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end ...
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Google rolls out major updates to Messages for web and cross-platform RCS texting

Messages for web is undergoing an important backend change, particularly for users on Google Fi. Instead of relying on older ...

Apple iOS 26.3 update could finally fix the biggest problem in iPhone and Android messaging that users have complained about for years

Apple’s iOS 26.3 update is shaping up to be far more significant than a routine software refresh. While earlier versions of ...

Apple preps E2EE RCS messaging in latest iOS beta

Apple has released the second beta of its upcoming iOS 26.3 mobile operating system for iPhones, with the pre-release ...

Check this iPhone setting to make texting better for everyone

To check if RCS is enabled on your phone: Open the Settings app on your iOS device, then go to Apps. Enable the RCS Messaging toggle. And that's it! If you text your contacts from multiple devices, it ...