iOS 26.5 brings RCS-based end-to-end encrypted messaging between iPhone and Android smartphones

Google announced Monday that it has started rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone models running iOS 26.5 beta and Android handsets. The feature is currently available in beta in select global markets, including Canada and the United States. While iPhone owners will be able to use this feature through the iMessage app, Android users will be able to access RCS messaging with…