RCS texting between Galaxy phones and iPhones could improve soon
SamMobile • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has introduced RCS texting on iPhones following pressure from Google and the EU, but interoperability between iPhones and Galaxy smartphones has not significantly improved yet.
- The iOS 26.3 Beta 2 update reportedly includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, identified through carrier bundle settings, potentially allowing carriers to show encryption status.
- E2EE for RCS was announced in March 2025 as part of RCS Universal Profile 3.0, and Apple may be testing this feature for release in iOS 26.3 or iOS 27, currently limited to four major French carriers.
- RCS Universal Profile 3.0 also introduces new features such as Tapback
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