Apple's latest update (iOS 26.5) introduced end-to-end encryption for texts between iPhones and Android phones, a feature previously unavailable cross-platform.

• This new encryption, built on the RCS Universal Profile 3.0 standard, requires both users to have updated software and be on a carrier that supports the latest version of RCS.
• Unfortunately, Kenya is currently excluded from this advancement because RCS has been non-functional on Kenyan networks since August 2025.
• Major Kenyan carriers like Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom do not support the necessary RCS version, and Apple does not list them as supported carriers.

Apple has registered a new subdomain, genai.apple.com, fueling speculation about its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) plans for artificial intelligence.

• The subdomain was added just before WWDC, where Apple has promised AI advancements.
• This move is seen as preparation for the unveiling of a new AI strategy, potentially involving Google's Gemini model for a revamped Siri.
• The subdomain registration comes after Apple settled a lawsuit regarding AI feature marketing, suggesting a desire for clearer communication this time.

WhatsApp users are reporting a baffling issue where Status updates are appearing from unsaved phone numbers, including those previously deleted from contacts.

• The phenomenon has been observed by users on various platforms, including on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.
• The exact cause for this behavior remains unclear, with WhatsApp's official help pages offering no definitive explanation.
• Users are questioning whether this is a new, unannounced feature being tested or a potential privacy bug.