Apple's iOS 26.5 arrives next week. From the 15GB storage requirement, here is how to prep your iPhone for the update.

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 ...

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

OS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be ...

Apple is set to release iOS 26.5 in May 2026. From the return of end-to-end encryption for RCS and new 'Suggested Places' in Maps.

OS 26.5 adds encrypted RCS support for iPhone and Android chats, but users should look for the lock indicator before assuming cross-platform conversations are protected.

OS 26.5’s RC is available now, and Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade we’ve been waiting for.

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds end-to-end encryption for RCS in the Messages app, improving secure chats between iPhone and ...

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

Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will ...

Apple introduced two new Ambient Music widgets for your home screen with iOS 26.4. These widgets let you easily access the ...

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