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Apple and Google begin rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS beta across platforms

Erl Burtanog Senior Writer May 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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End-to-end encrypted Apple and Google RCS messaging is rolling out in beta after an effort by Apple and Google to improve secure texting.

The update brings encryption to RCS, which replaces SMS and lets users send messages more privately across different devices.

The feature is becoming available to iPhone users who operate iOS 26.5 and to Android users who use Google Messages through their supported carriers. A lock icon will appear in chats to show when encryption is active for end-to-end protected conversations at all times.

Apple says iMessage remains fully encrypted by default and is still the safest way to chat between Apple devices users.

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Erl Burtanog

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Erldian Burtanog is a Communication Arts graduate who brings a fresh perspective to the world of technology. His curiosity and passion for storytelling have led him to cover the latest in tech, innovation, and digital trends. He specializes in video production, editing, and writing, and has covered events both locally and internationally for YugaTech. Outside of tech journalism, he creates fashion content and pursues his interest in styling, blending creativity with media and storytelling.

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