Apple is finally making the whole ordeal of messaging Android users, aka green bubbles, more secure with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging. On Monday, Apple pushed out the encrypted messaging feature as part of a beta in iOS 26.

One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it’s still technically labeled as a beta feature and limited to supported carriers, it’s the first step toward iPhone users being able to chat securely with their Android friends.

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Apple has released the iOS 26.5 update for iPhone users with features including encrypted RCS messaging, Apple Maps suggestions, new App Store subscriptions, easier accessory pairing, and improved Android transfer tools.

Apple has released iOS 26.5, fixing a hefty list of over 60 security flaws, many of which are serious. Here's what you need to know.

Two new features are coming to Apple Maps with the release of iOS 26.5 — that is, if you consider the introduction of ads on the platform a

OS 26.5 is now rolling out to iPhones everywhere, adding new features like end-to-end RCS encryption and Suggested Places in the Maps app.

Google is trying out a speckly new look for Gemini on Android, with a colorful halftone pattern to its animations.