Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- Apple is set to transform its messaging platform with iOS 26.4, signaling a major shift from traditional SMS to Rich Communication Services, or RCS, aiming for a modern, cross-platform user experience.

The update will allow iPhone users to enjoy features long expected from messaging apps like WhatsApp, including high-quality media sharing, read receipts, typing indicators, and reliable delivery over both Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

By expanding RCS, Apple aims to reduce the iMessage-to-Android "green bubble" gap, offering end-to-end encryption for messages sent between iPhones and Android devices while maintaining strict privacy protections across platforms.

Functional improvements in iOS 26.4 include message editin...