One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it’s still technically labeled as a beta feature and limited to supported carriers, it’s the first step toward iPhone users being able to chat securely with their Android friends.

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Android 17 is starting to feel real. For expats in Thailand, that can only mean one thing: another round of looking into phone features promising to make daily life smarter, smoother and possibly a little less stressful than Sukhumvit at rush hour.

I'm a devoted iPhone user but Android 17 is tempting me with its new video and social features

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iOS 26.5 Update: Apple has officially released iOS 26.5 to all users after roughly a month of beta testing. The update does not include the much-anticipated new Siri with Gemini support, which is now expected to be announced at WWDC 2026,

iOS 26.5 new features: Apple rolled out iOS 26.5 to everyone, adding features such as end-to-end RCS encryption and improvements to Apple Maps and the App Store.