Apple Introduces End-to-End Encryption for RCS in iOS 26.4 Beta

Apple Introduces End-to-End Encryption for RCS in iOS 26.4 Beta

First seen 17 Feb 2026, 15:11 UTC Securityaffairs.CoInfosecurity-Magazine 33.3

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Apple has added end-to-end encryption for Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. This feature, currently in testing, will be available in future updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Additionally, enhanced Memory Integrity Enforcement has been introduced in this beta version.

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2026-02-17
Apple announces end-to-end encryption for RCS in iOS 26.4 beta
2026-02-17
Enhanced Memory Integrity Enforcement added in iOS 26.4 beta