iOS 26.5 arrives soon. Here are the new features to know.

Two new features are coming to Apple Maps with the release of iOS 26.5 — that is, if you consider the introduction of ads on ...
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iOS 26.5 is out now and brings end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone

Apple launched iOS 26.5 on Monday, almost seven weeks after releasing the massive iOS 26.4 update, which included new emoji, video podcasts and more. While iOS 26.5 isn't as large as the previous ...
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Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 1 with Maps ads groundwork, RCS encryption, but no Siri upgrade

Apple on Monday seeded the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, arriving less than a week after iOS 26.4 went public. The update carries build number 23F5043g and weighs in at just over 8GB on iPhone 17 ...
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Apple Maps in iOS 27 makes my favorite recent feature even better

Apple Maps recently added a new ‘Suggested Places’ feature in iOS 26.5, but it’s getting even better in iOS 27. Here’s how. iOS 27 improves Apple Maps’ new ‘Suggested Places’ feature by adding a lot ...
AppleInsider

Apple Maps ads inch closer to release with iOS 26.5 beta 2

Ads will soon make their way to Apple Maps, with the latest iOS 26.5 developer beta offering additional insight into how they'll work. The software update contains a new splash screen detailing the ...
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Apple Maps Adds Suggested Places Feature in iOS 26.5 Beta

Apple has introduced a new feature called Suggested Places in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update. The feature helps users discover locations based on trends, past searches, and nearby activity ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.5 now available: Here are all the new iPhone features

iOS 26.5 adds new wallpapers for iPhone users. The new wallpapers come as part of Apple’s 2026 Pride collection. The Pride Luminance wallpapers are highly customizable. Users can choose from dozens of ...
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iOS 26.5 RC is Here: Apple Finally Adds End-to-End Encryption for RCS Messaging

Apple has officially released the iOS 26.5 Release Candidate (RC), marking the final stage before the public rollout scheduled for May 11th. This update is a significant milestone, offering a host of ...
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iOS 26.5: All the Bugs and Problems Reported by iPhone Users After the Update

iOS 26.5 is likely one of the last meaningful point updates before Apple turns attention to iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. On paper, it looks like a routine late-cycle release: encrypted RCS messaging, new ...
MacRumors

Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates

Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The ...
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iOS 26.5 Release Date: The Game-Changing iPhone Feature You’ve Been Waiting For

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