iOS 26.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features

OS 26.4 is a big update with new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, CarPlay, and more, here’s when to expect its public launch.

iOS 26.4 beta 2 adds support for testing encrypted RCS between iPhone and Android

iOS 26.4 beta 2 is now rolling out for developers, and it expands support for testing encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone.

Apple Is Finally Making Texting Between iPhone and Android Secure

Despite these updates, Apple has no plans to launch E2EE for RCS with the official release of iOS 26.4, and hasn't confirmed which version it will launch encryption with.