iOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, ...

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 adds support for interoperable video calls from messaging apps. is a senior reporter covering ...

RCS 4.0 upgrades could bring video calls to your favorite messaging app

RCS Universal Profile 4.0 is ready, introducing the prospect of video calls and richer messaging features for apps like ...
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RCS 4.0 finally fixes the one thing that made me consider buying an iPhone

Native video calling could finally mean an end to juggling multiple apps ...

I can't wait for Google Messages to get these 3 big new RCS features

RCS 4.0 is here and it promises a lot of interesting upgrades to Google Messages, whether you message other Android users or ...

RCS 4.0 update should let you ‘facetime’ between Android and iPhone

The GSMA has finalised RCS Universal Profile 4.0, and the headline feature is native video calling baked directly into your ...
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What iPhone getting RCS means for Android

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Apple is finally adding RCS messaging support to iOS in 2024, allowing for modern text communication features between Android ...
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RCS update will add native video call support, text formatting – eventually

Now that RCS works between Android and iPhone, it’s become a more important tool for everyone, and the next major update to ...
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iOS 18 rolling out RCS to the iPhone for better Android messaging

Apple today is rolling out iOS 18 with support for RCS in a huge boost to the iPhone-Android messaging experience. Rich Communications Services (RCS) is an upgrade to SMS/MMS that supports features ...