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Next iPhone update may let you send encrypted RCS messages to Android

The latest iOS 26.3 beta hints at the upgrade, which means no one can read messages sent between devices, not even Apple.

iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon

Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end ...
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iOS 26.3 Could Make It Easy to Switch to an Android if You Want

The upcoming iPhone update could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your device.
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iOS 26.3 Beta: Apple’s Encrypted RCS Could End Awkward iPhone–Android Texting

Apple is preparing a major upgrade to iPhone messaging that could finally narrow the long-standing gap between iMessage and ...

Apple’s iOS 26.3 could finally fix iPhone-Android messaging, here’s how

While Apple has confirmed its plans to bring encrypted RCS messaging to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, no exact ...

As an Android fan, there’s only one iOS feature I want Google to copy

Android's phone migration process still remains a headache in 2026, while Apple has practically all of it figured out. Google ...
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iOS 26.3 Could Support End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging on Your iPhone

According to AppleInsider, iOS 26.3 could finally include support for E2EE RCS messaging in Messages. A French developer known as Tiino-X83 posted a screenshot online of what could be carrier bundles ...