Apple Testing Encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 Beta, But There Are Two Big Catches

Apple testing encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 beta is big news for privacy, but two major caveats mean you shouldn't get too ...

iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging

Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This ...

RCS encryption surfaces in iOS 26.4 developer beta, but testing is extremely limited

Apple has taken a small step toward securing cross-platform messaging, with early RCS encryption support now appearing in the iOS 26.4 beta. Just don't expect to get that much testing done right now.

iOS 26.4 beta 1: Notification Forwarding onboarding, allow search on iCloud․com, and more [Video]

Hands-on with new iOS 26.4 changes and features, including notification forwarding onboarding, and allow search on iCloud.com ...
CNET

You Can Download the First iOS 26.4 Developer Beta on Your iPhone Right Now

Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

iPhone 17 Battery Test: Real-World Results Challenge Apple’s Big Claims

A battery test shows iPhone 17 gains are real but modest, with eSIM-only models likely lasting longer thanks to larger ...
eWeek

Pricey Robot Folds Tees, Outsources the Wrinkles

Weave Robotics has started shipping Isaac 0, a $7,999 stationary robot that promises to fold your laundry while yo ...
The Apple Post

Apple seeds first iOS 26.4 developer beta

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 26.4, giving developers an early look at what could be one of the most ...