News Summary

• Apple introduced Rich Communication Services to all iPhones with iOS 18.1.
• With RCS messaging, you get features like typing indicators and the "Delivered" status message while messaging Android users.
• The GSM Association, which develops the RCS standard, said in 2024 that it's working to enable end-to-end encryption between these devices.
• According to Android Authority, RCS on iPhones could get end- to- end encryption with iOS 26 soon.
• Here's how to check if your carrier supports RCS and how to make sure it's enabled on your iPhone.