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Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.4, expanding end-to-end encryption for RCS messages to include Android users.

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

iOS 26.4 is going to be a pretty big update for the iPhone. It's expected to launch late in March based on past x.4 releases ...

RCS is no longer insecure on iOS—if you're a beta tester.

Apple has taken a first step toward blocking the ability of third parties to read messages sent between iPhone and Android.

iOS 26.4 Developer Beta 2 holds the key ...

iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now rolling out for developers, and it expands support for testing encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone.

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the second beta to developers.

Apple has released iOS 26.4 Beta 2 with a notable expansion of end-to-end encrypted RCS testing between iPhone and Android.

Apple has released a new developer beta for the iPhone. It allows encrypted RCS conversations towards Android to be tested for the first time – and more.

Encrypted RCS will be a game-changer for messaging security ...