If you’re thinking about installing the shiny new iOS 27 developer beta 1 on your iPhone, be aware that the RCS end-to-end encryption option is missing. There’s no need to panic, though. Apple is not phasing out the feature.

Source: [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/09/psa-rcs-e2ee-is-missing-in-ios-27-beta-1-but-it-will-be-back/)

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