As the European Union EU is currently discussing Chat Control, which threatens end-to-end encryption, Surfshark’s study of popular messaging apps reveals that 90% use end-to-end encryption. The study ... XChat is set to launch on iPhone and iPad next week as a standalone messaging app offering E2EE encryption, video calls, group chats, and more.

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Digital Trends: X readies dedicated messaging app as XChat goes live on App Store The XChat will enable end-to-end encrypted messaging and will be available for iPhone users on April 17, with support for over 45 languages. OS 26.5 beta 1 gives the Messages app support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, after previously being available in the iOS 26.4 beta. AOL: iOS 26.5 Public Beta: Is End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Finally Coming to iPhone? The iOS 26.5 beta brings back an option to enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on your device.

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When Apple brought RCS messaging to iPhones with iOS 18, one feature the messaging protocol was ... iOS 26.5 Public Beta: Is End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging Finally Coming to iPhone?