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Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android
As part of the iOS 26.5 update, Apple’s Messages app can now encrypt texts between some iPhone and Android smartphones. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Ars Technica, Wired.
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Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android
Last year’s rollout of iOS 26 was striking, with the translucent Liquid Glass aesthetic. Apple has since iterated on its smartphone’s software, though some users continue to voice their displeasure . If you’ve held out, this latest version—iOS 26.5—includes a new feature that’s worth updating your smartphone for right.
iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more
Apple has released version 26.5 of all of its operating systems today: iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5 , macOS 26.5 , watchOS 26.5 , tvOS 26.5 , visionOS 26.5 , and version 26.5 of the HomePod software (whew). None of these are particularly momentous updates, which is pretty normal this late in their lifecycle, but they add a.