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

Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

OS 26.5 came out last month, version 26.6 will be out before work on the new iOS 27 is done. Apple is working on iOS 27, but this doesn’t mean that

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted texting, eight emojis, accessibility updates and fresh Apple Music features for iPhone users. See what's new.

Apple still isn't done with iOS 26, as the first developer beta of iOS 26.6 adds a new contact-related alert, better protection for Apple Maps users, and more. Tuesday's software update increases the build number to 23G5028e, up from the 23F77 build number ...

The iOS 26.5 update brings end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to your iPhone. When Apple added RCS messaging to iOS 18, one feature the messaging protocol was missing was end-to-end encryption. Now, this privacy protection will be available on your iPhone.

Macworld Should you update to iOS 27? iOS 27 will be worth upgrading for users who want a much smarter Siri, AI-powered photo tools, stronger security and faster everyday performance. iPhone 15 Pro and newer owners will benefit most from Apple Intelligence features.