Apple is finally starting to test secure RCS messaging between iPhone and Android

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.
9to5Google

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.
techtimes

iOS vs Android Apps: Key Differences and Top Android Alternatives to iOS Apps

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...
Macworld

iOS 26.4 beta 2 is out now, expanding RCS encryption testing

Update February 23: The second beta of iOS 26.4 is out now for developers. It expands the testing environment for RCS encryption to include iPhone-to-Android messages.

iOS 26.4 beta is testing one of Android's best RCS features

Apple is once again releasing expanded RCS features with its latest iOS beta update, but there's no telling when it will be ...
TechCrunch

Google Play tightens up rules for Android app developers to require testing, increased app review

Google today is announcing strengthened protections for Android developers publishing apps to its Google Play store. The changes are a part of Google’s broader efforts at keeping low-quality and ...
Android Authority

Google quietly made it easier for new developers to release apps on the Play Store

Google has lowered the number of people who have to test an Android app before it can be released on the Play Store. Now, a minimum of 12 people have to test an Android app for 14 days before it can ...