Macworld WWDC is many Apple enthusiasts’ favorite event of the year. During the opening keynote, the iPhone maker unveils the upcoming major versions of its operating systems. It then releases the first beta builds to enrolled testers,

Apple is still labeling RCS encryption as a beta feature in iOS 26.5. It is enabled by default. You can toggle it on or off by going to Settings > Messages > RCS Messaging and looking for the new “End-to-End Encryption (Beta)” toggle.

Ensure your iPhone runs smoothly on iOS 26.5 with these essential post-update steps, including Bluetooth fixes and app updates.

One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it’s still technically labeled as a beta feature and limited to supported carriers, it’s the first step toward iPhone users being able to chat securely with their Android friends.

iOS 26.5 is now rolling out to iPhones everywhere, adding new features like end-to-end RCS encryption and Suggested Places in the Maps app.

iOS 26.1 continues to be refined and expanded ahead of its wide public launch. Today’s public beta 3 includes the standard bug fixes and performance improvements that are typical in later-stage betas. But it also brings a few other additions. The Apple ...