In an unexpected move, Apple has seeded a second release candidate of iOS 26.5. What does this mean and how will it affect the general release?

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 today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software ...

OS 26.5 is expected to be released next week, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor, but there are a couple of new features and changes across the operating ...

Apple rolls out first iOS 26.6 developer beta for iPhone ahead of WWDC 2026, bringing bug fixes, security updates and minor ...

Apple hasn't even unveiled iOS 27 yet, but the company is reportedly already working on something much bigger. According to ...

Apple has introduced iOS 26.5 Beta 1, a release aimed at developers and beta testers that highlights system optimizations, bug fixes, and minor feature enhancements. This update provides a window into ...

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices. Apple may be looking ahead to its next major software cycle, but iOS 26 is not ...