iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.

Apple Spotted Testing iOS 26.4.1: The Critical Fix for Your iPhone is Imminent

Internal logs confirm iOS 26.4.1 is on the way. From fixing Wi-Fi 7 connectivity issues to resolving keyboard lag, and more.

iOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS 26.

iOS 26.5 Includes One Very Annoying New iPhone Change

This small update brings ads to Apple Maps.

iOS 26.4 is Here: 4 Settings You Should Change Immediately

Just installed iOS 26.4? Follow this checklist, enable the AI Playlist Playground, fix your keyboard lag, and customize the new Liquid Glass.
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You Can Download iOS 26.4 on Your iPhone Right Now

Apple's iOS 26.4 update adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists, early testing for encrypted RCS messaging and a new setting to tone down brighter visual effects.
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Apple Seeds Revised iOS 26.5 & iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers for Testing

Apple on Friday seeded revised first betas of its upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing.