78 OS releases, 166 features in database
RCS Support
First Appeared by Platform
| Platform | Version | Released | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS | iOS 18 | Sep 16, 2024 | |
| iPadOS | iPadOS 26.5 | May 11, 2026 | End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) |
| OS Version | Released | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| iOS iOS 18 | Sep 2024 | |
| iOS iOS 26 | Sep 2025 | |
| iOS iOS 26.5 | May 2026 | End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) |
| iPadOS iPadOS 26.5 | May 2026 | End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) |
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