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

iOS 26.4 Developer Beta 2 holds the key ...

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.

iOS 26.4 Beta Is Testing One Of Android's Best RCS Features

Apple is once again releasing expanded RCS features with its latest iOS beta update, but there's no telling when it will be widely available.

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

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption in the iOS 26.4 beta, but for now, those secure green bubbles are sticking to iPhones only.
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 ...
Computerworld

Governments won’t like this: encrypted messaging between Android and iOS devices coming ...

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 ...
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.
9to5google

Apple starts testing end-to-end RCS encryption on iPhone, but without Android support

Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 beta is now available for iPhone owners, with an added perk for RCS messaging – end-to-end encryption. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t work with Android yet. Within the ...