Google on Monday announced that it has started rolling out end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone models running iOS 26.5 beta and Android handsets. The feature is currently available in beta in select global markets, including Canada and the US. While iPhone owners will be able to use the feature via the iMessage app, Android users can access RCS messaging with the latest version of the Google Messages app. Apple was recently spotted testing RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices in the first beta version of the iOS 26.5 update.