Apple has released the iOS 26.5 release candidate build for developers, indicating that the public rollout is expected soon.
The update is likely to be released within the next few days or by next week.
New Messaging Feature
The official changelog confirms that iOS 26.5 will introduce support for end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging within the Messages app.
This feature has been previously rumored and is now part of the upcoming update.
Availability And Limitations
The encrypted RCS functionality will initially be available as a beta feature.
It will also depend on carrier support, meaning the rollout will vary and will not be enabled for all users immediately.
Apple noted that the feature will expand gradually over time.
Cross-Platform Communication
Once available, the feature will allow iPhones to exchange RCS messages with Android devices using end-to-end encryption.
This marks a step toward more secure communication between different mobile platforms.
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