Event Brief
Android and iPhone texts get end-to-end encryption
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Google says end-to-end encryption is now available for texts between Android and iPhone users.
WHO: Google
WHAT: End-to-end encryption for RCS texts between Android and iPhone users
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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