Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices.

iOS 26.5 is a small-yet-big update for your iPhone. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac iOS 26.5 launched Monday, bringing several minor but important usability improvements to your iPhone. The update ...

Apple’s iOS 26.5 release candidate points to RCS encryption, Maps ad changes, EU device support, and App Store subscription updates.

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Apple today seeded new release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing ...

Apple has introduced iOS 26.5 Beta 4, a developer-focused update aimed at refining performance, addressing bugs, and introducing minor yet impactful features. This update is part of a broader release ...

Apple has released iOS 26.5 for iPhone and iPad, bringing a handful of noteworthy changes including encrypted RCS messaging, a new Suggested Places feature in Apple Maps, and a customizable Pride ...

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