Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.
ExtremeTech

iOS 26.4 Beta Tests Fully Encrypted RCS Chats Between iPhone and Android

Apple notes that the encrypted messages are just a test and aren't available for all devices, carriers, or regions yet.

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption, but there’s a catch for Android users

Apple is finally testing RCS encryption in the iOS 26.4 beta, but for now, those secure green bubbles are sticking to iPhones only.
9to5Google

Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

Google and Apple today announced that testing of encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is now underway.

Apple Finally Testing Encrypted RCS Chats Between iPhone & Android

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Apple Brings End-to-End Encryption to RCS on iPhone — But Android Left Waiting

Apple’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces encrypted RCS messaging on iPhones, but cross-platform Android security support remains uncertain for now.
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Apple starts testing end-to-end RCS encryption on iPhone, but without Android support

Apple’s latest iOS 26.4 beta is now available for iPhone owners, with an added perk for RCS messaging – end-to-end encryption. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t work with Android yet. Within the ...