What's new in iOS 26.5? Encrypted iPhone-Android texts, new emojis

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted texting, eight emojis, accessibility updates and fresh Apple Music features for iPhone users. See what's new.
MacRumors

Green Bubble Emoji Reactions From Android Users Now Show Up Properly on iPhones

With the launch of iOS 18, Apple added support for RCS, or Rich Communication Services. ‌RCS‌ replaces SMS/MMS as the default messaging standard for any "green bubble" conversations, and because it's ...
BGR

Emoji Reactions From Android Users Finally Show Up Correctly On iPhones

Apple has taken yet another step in busting down barriers between green and blue bubbles. As spotted by The Verge this week, reactions (called Tapbacks on iOS) sent by Android devices to iPhones now ...
ZDNet

iOS 26 envy? 5 iPhone features you can already use on your Android (Samsung included)

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Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps

Google is also launching 3D Emoji.
CNET

Before iOS 26.5, Here Are All the Features iOS 26.4 Brought to Your iPhone

Apple introduced two new Ambient Music widgets for your home screen with iOS 26.4. These widgets let you easily access the four Ambient Music playlists: Sleep, Chill, Productivity and Wellbeing. You ...