Credit: Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Published May 11, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT Jon is a seasoned journalist who has written definitive coverage of consumer tech at publications like Engadget, Android Authority, and BetaKit. He's an expert on making tech accessible ranging from mobile and PCs to emerging platforms like wearables. When he's not writing, he's going on adventures with ihis family and is an avid photographer. Sign in to your How-To Geek account After more than a year of promises , end-to-end encrypted RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages are finally available on both Android and iPhone users as part of a beta. The move locks down chats no matter which platform you're on, although you'll need to meet certain conditions. You'll need the newly released iOS 26.5 update if you're on an iPhone, and the latest version of Google Messages if you use Android. Your carrier will also need to support RCS encryption.…