After months of buildup, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has finally made it to iOS, allowing Android and iPhone users to enjoy enhanced security between platforms when texting. RCS support will be extended to include end-to-end encryption Apple continues to make progress on its end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messaging, following a few months of testing on iOS 26.4 developer betas. Now, it appears that the feature is ready for larger public testing. On Monday, Apple announced that E2EE RCS messaging will roll out for iPhone users running iOS 26.5 with a supported carrier, and Android users on the latest version of Google Messages. This means that, provided the aforementioned criteria are met, RCS messages can't be read while being sent between devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
On Monday, Apple released critical security updates for iPads, Macs, and iPhones running older operating systems to fix serious flaws tied to WebKit, kernel access, Wi-Fi, and sandbox escapes. Apple pushed a massive slate of security updates The company released a major round of security updates on May 11, patching vulnerabilities across current and legacy versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. The releases include macOS Tahoe 26.5, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, iOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 18.7.9, iPadOS 17.7.11, iOS 16 .7.16, and iOS 15.8.8. Detailed advisories published by the company describe flaws affecting the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, sandbox protections, privacy systems, and file handling frameworks. Apple continues shipping security patches for iPhones, iPads, and Macs released more than a decade ago even after those devices fall behind the newest operating systems. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods, your nightstand and desk are probably a mess of tangled wires. That’s where a good MagSafe dock aims to help. NOCO is known for building rugged power gear, and it aims to bring that same focus to its new XGrid XDP3 3-in-1 MagSafe charging pad, bringing a premium feel right to your nightstand or desk. more…
Apple shipped its 26.5 software lineup today, including iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5 , macOS 26.5 , and more. But the company also shipped new updates for older versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software too, including iOS 18.7.9 and more. more…
