End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages Referenced in Latest iOS 26.3 Beta

End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages Referenced in Latest iOS 26.3 Beta

End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages: What the iOS 26.3 Beta Leak Really Means Is Apple finally bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages to iPhone? New findings in the iOS 26.3 beta suggest the company is laying critical groundwork for this long-awaited privacy upgrade. With RCS already live on iPhone since iOS 18, the addition of encryption would close a major security gap between Android and iOS messaging—answering user concerns about cross-platform privacy and aligning Apple with global standards. Credit: Google RCS Got a Major Upgrade in 2025—Now Apple’s Catching Up In March 2025, the GSMA rolled out RCS Universal Profile 3.0, introducing mandatory support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) across all compliant devices. While Android manufacturers quickly adopted the update, Apple remained quiet—until now. The latest iOS 26.3 beta includes hidden references to carrier-controlled E2EE toggles for RCS, hinting that Apple is preparing to comply with the new standard, even if full implementa…