End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta

Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.

Apple May Soon Bring Encryption Support for RCS Messages

Apple may be working on implementing encryption for RCS messages. References to this development were spotted in the iOS 26.3 ...
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End-to-End Encryption Coming for iPhone-to-Android RCS Messages

The GSM Association (GSMA), the organization responsible for developing the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard, announced on Tuesday that it is working to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE ...
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RCS Encryption will let Android and iOS users send secure messages

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 ...

iOS 26.3 beta 2 hints at upcoming end-to-end encryption for RCS messages

Code found in today’s betas suggest that Apple is moving closer to rolling out end-to-end encryption on RCS messages on iOS.