Apple Tests End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messages in iOS and iPadOS Beta
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Apple has integrated end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages in the developer beta version of iOS and iPadOS 26.4, released on February 3, 2026. This feature is currently in the testing phase and is not yet available to all users. It is expected to be deployed later on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. The support for the RCS protocol with E2EE aims to enhance the privacy of communications, with no additional details provided on the algorithms or technical implementations.