iOS 26.5 arrives soon. Here are the new features to know.

Two new features are coming to Apple Maps with the release of iOS 26.5 — that is, if you consider the introduction of ads on the platform a
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iOS 26.5 will likely bring end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone

iOS 26.5 Will Likely Bring End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone
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End-To-End Encryption For RCS Messaging On iPhone Could Arrive In iOS 26, Beta Code Suggests

There was a lot of excitement when Apple finally brought RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging to iPhone a little over a year ago. The new standard permanently upgraded the process of sending messages between iPhone and Android devices. That said ...
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iOS 26.5 to add encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.5 update will introduce end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices, a first for cross-platform texting on this scale. The feature, still in beta, will roll out gradually through supported carriers ...

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Google has brought end-to-end encrypted Gmail to Android and iOS for eligible Workspace users, extending secure mobile email without extra apps.