iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now

Apple is still labeling RCS encryption as a beta feature in iOS 26.5. It is enabled by default. You can toggle it on or off ...
9to5google

Google Messages removes no encryption icon from iPhone RCS chats

As of last week, Google Messages indicated that Android-iPhone RCS conversations don’t support end-to-end encryption with a lock icon that features a slash. This is because Google Messages uses its ...

Gmail gets end-to-end encryption on Android and iPhones but it is not for everyone

Google has officially expanded its highest level of Gmail security to mobile devices, bringing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) ...
Benzinga.com

Google Messages Suddenly Removes 'No Encryption' Icon From iPhone RCS Chats

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Messages has removed the icon indicating the lack of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in RCS chats with Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone users. What ...