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Apple and Google Begin Testing Encrypted RCS Between iPhone and Android

A broader release is planned for a later iOS 26 update after validation.

Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta

WhatsApp Web Begins Rolling Out Native Voice and Video Calls

Google Messages Tests @Mentions for RCS Group Chats

Samsung Extends One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 After S23 and A‑Series

Google Messages Beta Adds QR Code Key Verification for RCS Chats

Google Messages Introduces Beta RCS Editing for Android-to-iPhone Texts