Why Do Some iMessages Say 'Encrypted' On iPhone? Here's What It Means

After Apple released the iOS 26.5 update for iPhones, the iMessage app now says "Encrypted." Why does this text show up? What ...

What Does Encrypted Mean on iMessage?

Encryption means your messages are private, but they may still not be entirely safe.

Your end-to-end encrypted messages aren't as secure as you think

Here's what end-to-end encryption protects—and what it doesn't.
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Instagram is dropping end-to-end encrypted chats. This is what is changing

Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs? Instagram is scrapping its private direct message feature, retreating ...