iOS 26.5 Updates RCS Messaging, Apple Maps, and iPhone Wallpapers

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

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 ...

Apple releases iOS 26.5 with major addition—users warn of something 'huge'

A new update from Apple makes some changes to iOS, including something users are calling "huge." ...
Macworld

iOS 26.5 may be small, but it hides some incredible new features

One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it ...
Lifehacker

iOS 26.5 Just Dropped, and It Includes One Very Annoying New iPhone Change

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
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Apple Sounds Alarm, Tells Every iPhone Owner To Update Now

Apple is telling iPhone users to stop putting off software updates and install its latest release, iOS 26.5, as soon as ...
Macworld

iOS 26.5 has an amazing new iPhone wallpaper you need to see

Apple’s 2026 Pride Collection includes a beautiful, customizable new wallpaper for iPhone and iPad as part of iOS 26.5.