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iOS 26.5 to Introduce Encrypted RCS, Maps Changes, and New EU Features

Apple has officially seeded the release candidate version of iOS 26.5 to developers and beta testers, signaling that the final public version is likely just days away.

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iOS 26.5 finally adds end-to-end encrypted RCS between iPhone, Android

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iOS 26.5 will likely bring end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone

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iOS 26.5 Will Likely Bring End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone

Apple pushed out the iOS 26.5 release candidate on Monday, more than a month after the company released the massive iOS 26.4 update, which included new emoji, video podcasts and more.

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Apple Seeds iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers

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Apple highlights 3 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.5

iOS 26.5 Beta 4 is the Final Polish: Apple Maps Ads & RCS Fixes Revealed

Apple seeds iOS 26.5 Beta 4 (23F5069b) to developers. Explore the final polish for Apple Maps ads, RCS encryption stability & more.

Release candidates of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out now

The release candidates for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out, as testing for the generation nears its end.

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Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 2 for iPhone

Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 2 follows two versions of the first beta. The second version became the first iOS 26.5 public beta. While there’s no Gemini-powered AI features, the update does include a few changes.

Apple Seeds Fourth iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.

iOS 26.5 Beta 4 Released: Top Features Revealed

OS 26.5 Beta 4 restores notification forwarding in the EU with added bug fixes; lag from Beta 3 is addressed for smoother animations.

Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC

The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the

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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

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iOS 26.5 beta 3 is here, but don’t expect many new features

But they didn’t bring the expected, long overdue improvements to Siri: A new foundation model, on-screen awareness, personal context, and actions across apps. Recent rumors make it seem unlikely that those things will appear before the big OS 27 updates in the fall,

iOS 26.5 Release Date: Apple Quietly Reveals When The Next iPhone Software Is Coming

Apple iOS 26.5 is the next update coming to the iPhone — unless there’s a surprise bug-fix release beforehand — and Apple has just confirmed when it’s coming. Here’s what’s on its way and when. Although it may not have been done accidentally,

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You Can Download iOS 26.4 RC Developer Beta on Your iPhone Right Now

Apple is moving on from iOS 26.3. After several rounds of developer betas, the company has now released iOS 26.4 release candidate, the final prerelease version before a public rollout. The RC build, which developers can download now, is typically ...