Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption

OS 26.5’s RC is available now, and Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade we’ve been waiting for.

Samsung Shuts Down Messages—Apple Changes iPhone After 15 Years

All change for iPhone Updated on May 5 as Apple confirms change to iPhone. Timing is everything. Excitement is building with ...

iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today ...

iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android

The latest test version of iOS 26.5 includes a changelog about bringing some new protections to texts. The smartphone ...

A federal agent said WhatsApp's encryption is a lie. Then the investigation was shut down

The case, led by a special agent in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, focused on claims that some ...
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The dark politics of messaging apps: end-to-end encryption isn’t enough

Encryption offers an illusion of security. It feeds the notion that even governments, advertisers, or the platform would not be privy to the conversations. In many technical ways, that’s true.
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Elon Musk Launches XChat: Ad-Free Encrypted Messaging App To Compete With WhatsApp—Check Eligible Devices

Elon Musk launched XChat, an ad-free, encrypted messaging app to rival WhatsApp, now available on iPhone and iPad.

FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—End-To-End Encryption Won’t Protect You

FBI warnings and new attacks show encrypted messaging isn’t as safe as you think — your phone and your accounts are now the real targets.