Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices.

OS 26.5 is here with RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging. Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS ...

Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software ...

Apple is still labeling RCS encryption as a beta feature in iOS 26.5. It is enabled by default. You can toggle it on or off ...

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed ...

Apple has released iOS 26.5, fixing a hefty list of over 60 security flaws, many of which are serious. Here's what you need ...

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

Apple's iOS 26.5 update introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, Apple Maps ads, and over 50 essential security ...

Also on tap are improvements to Liquid Glass and keyboard accuracy, among other things.

The changes in Apple’s iOS 26.5 include end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices.

Apple released iOS 26.5 with E2EE RCS messaging, enabling secure cross-platform chats between iPhone and Android users.

With today's release of iOS 26.5, Apple has begun rolling out beta support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging. As with ...