A new iPhone update is coming soon, bringing plenty of improvements, and not just for iOS users. Android users will also benefit from the rollout of an upgraded messaging standard. Apple is boosting security across platforms with this move.
iPhone update: Here Are the NewPlans
While Apple’s upcoming devices were recently leaked by a US authority, the company is already revealing some of its other plans. According to AD HOC NEWS, a major iPhone update will include an RCS upgrade, enabling end-to-end encryption between iPhones and Android phones. Rich Communication Services (RCS), a modern messaging standard introduced with the iOS 18 update, is considered the successor to SMS and MMS.
Recently, RCS has allowed users to send high-quality media and join group chats across platforms. Now, messages sent to Android users will be encrypted, just like iMessage conversations on iPhones. With end-to-end encryption, only you and your chat partners can read your messages. Neither your internet provider nor Apple will have access to them.
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Apple’s Siri: Another iPhone Update Is Coming
This support for RCS Universal Profile 3.0 has been expected as an iPhone update for some time. It’s rumored that this change will finally arrive with the upcoming iOS 26 update, rolling out to compatible phones starting with iPhone 11 and newer. Apple is making it easier to stay connected and maintain quality between platforms. Exclusive blue iMessage bubbles, though, are likely to remain an iOS-only feature even after the update.
But that’s not all – the latest operating system optimizations are also set to affect the voice assistant Siri. The upcoming iOS 26.1 upgrade is expected to bring expanded AI capabilities, which could become even more important for voice control and content search, like on Apple TV. This future iPhone update probably won’t arrive until 2026.
Source: AD HOC NEWS
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