OS 27 unveiled some new tricks, but Android has many. Apple's AI injections will feel familiar to Android users. There are some new features I'd like Android to steal. I've been an Android devotee for more than 15 years.

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is officially available, Apple confirmed today. Support is included in iOS 26.5, which is now available to everyone. End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging is available in a beta capacity,

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.

OS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.

Android 17 may not be the flashiest update yet, but several of its practical new features are making my iPhone feel outdated.

Even the aging iPhone 11 will feel a little more responsive soon, thanks to improvements in an unsung iOS feature.