iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more

Encrypted RCS messaging has a “beta” label in this release, and Apple says it’s limited to a subset of supported cellular ...
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iOS 27 Will Allow iPhone Users To Choose Between Different AI Providers

Apple may allow iPhone users to select different AI providers in iOS 27, giving more control over AI features and services.

Apple plans to make iOS 27 a Choose Your Own Adventure of AI models

With Apple's latest operating system updates, users will reportedly have their pick of which third-party AI models they want ...

iOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report

iOS 27 will give users a new way to integrate with third-party AI platforms, according to a new report. This will let iPhone ...
CNET

18 Hidden iOS 26 Features You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

In iOS 26, Visual Intelligence kicks in the moment you take a screenshot. As soon as you take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail to open the editor, and you'll see two new buttons: Ask (send the ...
CNET

Apple May Give Siri a Big AI Overhaul in iOS 27

Apple is testing a standalone Siri app, a new interface and deeper AI features for this year's software update, Bloomberg reports. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google ...
TechCrunch

X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS

Social network X is bringing its private messaging service, dubbed X Chat, to a standalone app. The company on Monday said the initial beta of the X Chat app was being made available to thousands of ...
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iOS 26.4 Beta Tests A Major Android Integration (That Won't Arrive Anytime Soon)

With iOS 26.4 beta 2, Apple announced it will finally start offering developers the ability to test RCS end-to-end encryption between iOS and Android devices. While this new message standard won't be ...
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Google, Apple start testing encrypted RCS on Android and iOS 26.4

Google and Apple today announced that testing of encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is now underway. Part of the RCS Universal Profile from the GSMA, messages between Android and iOS ...
Macworld

iOS 26.3.1 update in testing as new Apple releases loom

Macworld reports that Apple is testing iOS 26.3.1 without a beta cycle, with the update expected within one to two weeks. This point-release focuses on bug fixes, security patches, and support for new ...
Android

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

Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. This is a long-awaited privacy upgrade for texting across platforms. Apple has confirmed that the feature will not ...
BGR

iOS 26.4 Beta Is Testing One Of Android's Best RCS Features

After years of back and forth about blue bubbles and green bubbles, Apple finally addressed the need for better text messaging services between Android and iPhones with the introduction of RCS (rich ...