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RCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problem

In Messages on iPhone, you can now use SMS, RCS, end-to-end encrypted RCS, and iMessage. Sure, sending media to Android is better, but everything else is more confusing and frustrating than ever.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 41

Large-scale testing of encrypted RCS texting starts in iOS 26.5

After months of buildup, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has finally made it to iOS, allowing Android and iPhone users to enjoy enhanced security between platforms when texting.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 3

End-to-end encryption for RCS messages surfaces in iOS 26.3 beta

Code hints in the latest iOS 26.3 developer beta indicate end-to-end encryption is finally coming to RCS messaging on iOS.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 5

Singapore orders block of iMessage scams that fake government addresses

The Singapore government has ordered Apple to crack down on the spread of fake government messages on iMessage, in a bid to cut down the amount of scams.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 1

How to fix iMessage activation issue on iOS 26

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it.

Amber Neely 8 months ago 0

Inside iOS 26 Genmoji: Tapbacks, smarter AI & deeper customization

Apple is improving Genmoji in iOS 26 with better prompts, expanded customization, and tighter integration with your favorite apps.

Andrew Orr 9 months ago 1

How to enable and use RCS for secure cross-platform messaging

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.

Charles Martin 9 months ago 25

iOS 26 Message filtering upsetting fundraising politicians that want to annoy iPhone users

Apple will be automatically sorting unknown texts into a new category in iOS 26. That's irritating political groups that rely on donations via spam texts.

Wesley Hilliard 10 months ago 11

How to send fireworks, balloons, hearts, and other flair in iMessage

Give your text and emoji-based messages a bit of life, by sending special effects to others in the iMessage conversation.

Malcolm Owen 11 months ago 0

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