Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption
By Ryan Christoffel
Published on May 4, 2026.
Apple has confirmed that its upcoming iOS 26.5 update will include the addition of end-to-end encryption to the Messages app. This is a significant upgrade from the previous version of iOS 6.5. The company plans to list carriers that support RCS in advance of the public launch.
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