Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...

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Apple notes that the encrypted messages are just a test and aren't available for all devices, carriers, or regions yet.

The long-awaited security update for cross-platform messaging is finally here, ensuring your "green bubble" conversations stay private and secure.