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 the platform a ...

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 ...

What's new in iOS 26.5? Encrypted iPhone-Android texts, new emojis

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted texting, eight emojis, accessibility updates and fresh Apple Music features for iPhone users. See what's new.

Apple Drops iOS 26.5 Update: RCS Encryption, 'Magic' Pairing, New App Store Payment Plans and More Features

Apple's iOS 26.5 introduces new security features, subscription options and Maps enhancements, marking a significant update in the iPhone's software evolution.
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iOS 27 vs iOS 26: what’s new, what’s improved?

Macworld Should you update to iOS 27? iOS 27 will be worth upgrading for users who want a much smarter Siri, AI-powered photo ...
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Download iOS 26.5 Now to Bring End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone

The iOS 26.5 update brings end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone. When Apple added RCS messaging to iOS 18, one feature the messaging protocol was missing was end-to-end encryption. Now, ...
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New in iOS 26.6 beta 1: Apple Maps security upgrade, blocked contact alerts

Apple still isn't done with iOS 26, as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more. Tuesday's software update ...