Why do some iMessages say 'encrypted' on iPhone? Here's what it means

After Apple released the iOS 26.5 update for iPhones, the iMessage app now says "Encrypted." Why does this text show up? What ...
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iOS 26.5: How To Make The Most Of Apple’s New iPhone Messaging Upgrade

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The padlock shows your messages in this conversation are encrypted. The latest iPhone update ...
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Your iPhone can now send encrypted messages to Android users; here's how

Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.5 update for iPhones, bringing one of the most significant upgrades yet for messaging between iPhone and Android users: end-to-end encrypted RCS chats. The feature, ...
MacRumors

iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says ...
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Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

At long last, Android and iPhone users will be able to send each other end-to-end encrypted text messages. On Monday, end-to-end encrypted messaging is starting to roll out in beta for conversations ...
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iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed today. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone.

16 Apple Messages settings I change on every iPhone - and why

RCS, filters, mentions, and backgrounds help to modernize Messages. On every new iPhone, I check these settings and features ...