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iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now

9to5Mac · May 11, 2026, 5:11 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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. Perhaps most notably, iOS 26.5 adds support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging. Apple says the feature, which is still a beta, will roll out gradual

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iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now

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