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RCS messages between iPhone and Android get end-to-end encryption with iOS 26.5

RCS Messages Between iPhone and Android Get End-to-End Encryption With iOS 26.5

Here’s everything new for Messages in iOS 27

OS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27.
Macworld

iOS 27 Guide: All the new features coming to compatible iPhones, 2026 release date and more

OS 27 could bring major AI upgrades, smarter Siri, and big iOS performance and stability improvements. Here’s everything we’ve heard so far about the 2026 iOS update.
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iOS 18's new text formatting and effects in messages

Get ready to jazz up your conversations because Apple's latest iOS 18 update has brought some seriously cool text editing features to the Messages app. Gone are the days of plain, boring texts. It's time to add some flair to your chats. Apple has finally ...
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iOS 18.4 adds new Messages feature perfect for your go-to chats

iOS 18.4 arrived late last month packed with a variety of new features, including an upgrade you might have missed that provides a fast way to open your go-to conversations in the Messages app. Here’s how it works. In iOS 18.4, there’s another new ...
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How polls in iOS 26 Messages app makes group planning easier

Apple is making it easier to organize plans in iMessage with a new polling feature in iOS 26, giving group chat participants a way to share opinions and vote on decisions. Here's how it works. Group chat indecision just got easier to resolve. Apple is ...
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iOS 27 vs iOS 26: what’s new, what’s improved?

Macworld Should you update to iOS 27? iOS 27 will be worth upgrading for users who want a much smarter Siri, AI-powered photo tools, stronger security and faster everyday performance. iPhone 15 Pro and newer owners will benefit most from Apple Intelligence features.
ZDNet

iOS 18 bug can cause Messages app to crash - here's how to avoid data loss

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iOS 26 Message Filters Could Hurt Political Fundraisers’ Outreach

A new message filtering system in iOS 26 could hurt political fundraisers by sending texts from unknown numbers to a separate inbox without notifications. While the feature is opt-in, some political groups fear it could slash outreach and fundraising ...
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WhatsApp Tests New ‘After Reading’ Disappearing Messages Feature On iOS

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. WhatsApp is quietly rolling out a fresh privacy feature for iPhone users that lets texts van