RCS Encryption, CarPlay and more

Apple's iOS 26.5 introduces new security features, subscription options and Maps enhancements, marking a significant update in the iPhone's software evolution.

Macworld With WWDC less than a month away, Apple has officially released iOS 26.5 to all iPhone users, and while it isn’t a major update, it introduces many long-awaited tweaks and improvements, as well as new options for customizing the look of your iPhone or iPad.

OS 26.5 finally brings E2EE to RCS messaging. The new 'Lock Icon' is in a green bubble, and learn how to secure your texts with Android.

There's a new iPhone update in for Apple users and if you’re trying to avoid it, we’ve got you covered with a little-known trick. Long gone is the time where all iPhone users were waiting for their phones to update so they could get the benefits of better features.

OS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices.

OS 26.5 is launching next week as Apple’s next iPhone software update, here are five new features coming with it.