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 ...

The First Thing You Need to Do After Installing iOS 26.5

Ensure your iPhone runs smoothly on iOS 26.5 with these essential post-update steps, including Bluetooth fixes and app ...
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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 ...

Apple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes

You can now update your Apple TV and HomePod to tvOS 26.5, though you won't see any exciting new features. As is often the ...

iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more

Encrypted RCS messaging has a “beta” label in this release, and Apple says it’s limited to a subset of supported cellular ...

watchOS 26.5 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released watchOS 26.5, the latest software update for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in today’s update.
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Latest iOS 26 market share comes as a big surprise for Apple four months after release0 0

It's been four months since Apple released its iOS 26 update for supported iPhone models. Thanks to its tight control over hardware and software development, Apple has a high adoption rate for its ...