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Apple has addressed an issue with RCS texting that affected Android users, improving interoperability between the two platforms. Separately, reports indicate that Android 17 on Pixel devices is performing stably, though some minor user-reported bugs have been noted.
iOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta
End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is beginning its rollout on iOS in a beta phase, indicated by a new lock icon appearing in Android chats. This update enhances privacy for messaging conversations between the two platforms.
iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android
iOS 26.5 will introduce end-to-end encryption for RCS messages exchanged between Apple and Android devices. This update aims to enhance the privacy of user conversations by ensuring that only the sender and recipient can access the message content.
Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's
Samsung will discontinue its proprietary Samsung Messages app in July, replacing it with Google Messages across its devices. The switch offers enhanced features like RCS messaging and AI-powered photo remixing, with Google Messages already being pre-installed on newer models like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and S25 series.