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Apple and Google have started rolling out fully encrypted RCS messages between iPhones and Android devices. The new feature is available with iOS 26.5 and the latest version of the Google Messages app on Android.
RCS gains full encryption between iPhone and Android
The new version of the RCS standard is set to make communication between Android and iPhone users significantly more private. Messages will now be comprehensively encrypted, meaning their content will remain invisible during transmission between devices. Users will see a special lock icon next to conversations using the new security feature. This function is activated automatically and will gradually appear in both new and existing RCS chats with supported operators.
Apple continues to strongly promote iMessage
Although Apple is collaborating with Google on the development of secure RCS, the company simultaneously emphasises that iMessage remains the best way to communicate between Apple devices. Apple's system has utilised end-to-end encryption from the outset and is heavily focused on user privacy. Nevertheless, the implementation of encrypted RCS is a significant step for the entire market. The standard is set to gradually replace traditional SMS and MMS, offering modern features such as sending high-quality photos, message typing indicators, enhanced group chats, and read receipts.
Apple and Google are jointly developing a secure RCS standard, which is set to become the modern successor to SMS. With comprehensive encryption, communication between iPhones and Android will now be significantly more private and secure.
source: apple
