If you downloaded iOS 26.5, your device can now access the secure messaging protocol as long as your carrier supports it.

The changes in Apple’s iOS 26.5 include end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices.

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Apple has released iOS 26.5, fixing a hefty list of over 60 security flaws, many of which are serious. Here's what you need ...