Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

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

Governments won’t like this: encrypted messaging between Android and iOS devices coming, says GSMA

Users on both platforms will soon be able to use RCS 3.0 to communicate with one another securely. Imagine a world of the near future where Android and Apple iOS users can message one another with the ...

Apple begins testing end-to-end encryption for Apple-to-Android RCS

iOS 26.4 Developer Beta 2 holds the key ...
South Florida Reporter

Apple Finally Bridges the Gap: End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android Texts Enters Beta

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

RCS Encryption Between Android and iPhones is Hopefully Next

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The big news of the week for Android users who want to send messages to their friends with iPhones involves ...
Android Authority

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption, but there’s a catch for Android users

Apple has started testing end-to-end encrypted RCS in the first iOS 26.4 developer beta. RCS encryption currently works only between iPhones, not between iPhone and Android. Apple says full RCS E2EE ...
Computerworld

Encryption is coming to RCS, protecting Android and iPhone

The GSM Association promises end-to-end encryption is coming to the Rich Communication Services messaging standard, which will better protect communications between mobile devices. Now that Apple ...