Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

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

With RCS rolling out on the iPhone yesterday, Google is looking ahead on new features including cross-platform end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Android and iPhone. The governing GSMA body says the ...

The newest iOS beta has just opened up encrypted messaging between Android and iPhone. Here's what we know.

iOS 26.4 Developer Beta 2 holds the key ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The big news of the week for Android users who want to send messages to their friends with iPhones involves ...

The RCS communication protocol is basically next-gen SMS, adding support for features like typing indicators, read receipts, and higher-quality image, video, and file sharing features. Google has been ...

RCS 3.0 was officially unveiled by the GSMA, an association representing mobile network operators. On the face of it, it’s fairly boring news. However, this one is special because it’ll finally fix ...

Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces encrypted RCS messaging on iPhones, but cross-platform Android security support remains uncertain for now.

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.