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New research from AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip shows that the era of simple, one-way notifications is over.

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Apple's iOS 26.5 beta reintroduces end-to-end encryption for RCS chats with Android, bringing a big security upgrade to cross-platform texts.

WhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share ...

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.

With RCS messaging, you get features like typing indicators and the "Delivered" status message while messaging Android users. It also helps ensure high-quality videos and pictures are sent when ...

For 2026 strategy, brands and technical teams can’t ignore RCS versus SMS.

One of the perks of using instant messengers like WhatsApp is that you can send documents in PDF format. This is useful for sharing tickets to movies or events, flight tickets, invoices, receipts, and ...

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS ...

The first iOS 26.5 beta is here. We explore the return of RCS encryption, new "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps, and upcoming ...

Apple says it will add support for a new Rich Communication Services (RCS) specification that includes end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages sent over the protocol in future software updates. "End ...