Event Brief
iOS 26.5 likely brings end-to-end encrypted RCS
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Apple’s iOS 26.5 update is expected to add end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhones next week.
WHO: Apple
WHAT: iOS 26.5 update adding end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 2:54 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The update is expected to be released to the general public next week.
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