Apple introduces encrypted cross-platform messaging for iPhones next week

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Apple is introducing encrypted cross-platform messaging for iPhones next week with iOS 26.5. This update aims to address security concerns with texting between iPhones and Android devices. However, Apple warns that this feature will not be available to all users. Availability depends on both the iPhone model and the mobile carrier, with encryption relying on carrier support. This change follows a long-standing issue where messages between iPhones and Androids lacked end-to-end encryption, unlike services like WhatsApp or iMessage between Apple devices.


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