Apple releases iOS 26.5, introducing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging in beta for supported carriers and on by default, new Apple Maps features, and more
iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update adds fresh wallpapers, new features to Apple Maps, and more.
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Discussion
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@ssamat
Sameer Samat
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Big news: Today, we're starting to roll out end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users! This cross-industry effort replaces outdated SMS with a more secure & private way to chat, no matter what phone you have.🔒 Thank you to the community for [image]
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@autismcapital
@autismcapital
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Interesting how Instagram removed end-to-end encryption for DMs as soon as Apple added it for texts.
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@joannastern
Joanna Stern
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YESSSS
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@rosterloh
Rick Osterloh
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Starting today, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out for Android and iPhone users. 🔒 A huge thank you to the teams that have been working for years to bring you a more secure, private way to communicate - regardless of your device. Terrific milestone!
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@sundarpichai
Sundar Pichai
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Today, we're starting to roll out end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between Android and iPhone users!
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@underwood.digital
Dan Underwood
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Incredibly proud to have been part of this effort and collaboration to enable end-to-end encrypted messaging over RCS for users across the world in iOS 26.5. — iMessage continues to offer the best security available to the most users at scale. — www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/ 0…
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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates
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End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today in beta
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End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users
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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates
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End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today for Android and iPhone users
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iOS and iPadOS 26.5 released
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iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now
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Apple releases iOS 26.5 with 3 key features including new wallpapers for your iPhone
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E2EE RCS Messaging Rolls Out for Android and iPhone Users
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End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today in beta