iOS 26.4 beta tests a major Android integration (that won't arrive anytime soon)

iOS 26.4 is going to be a pretty big update for the iPhone. It's expected to launch late in March based on past x.4 releases for the operating system.

iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...

iOS 26.3 adds a tool to transfer photos, messages, and apps to Android devices

OS 26.3 rolls out with Android transfer tools, enhanced privacy settings, and refreshed wallpapers for iPhone users. Full details here.

Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.