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Apple adds end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging in iOS 26.5
Apple releases iOS 26.5 adding end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging by default, along with new wallpapers and Apple Maps features.
Chance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple releases iOS 26.5, introducing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging in beta with supported carriers; the setting is enabled by default — iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing.
The update adds fresh wallpapers, new features to Apple Maps, and more.
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