Apple highlights 3 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.5
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, introducing three key enhancements for iPhone users. The update includes end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta, a downloadable Pride Luminance wallpaper, and improved Suggested Places in Maps. While iOS 26.5 does not include ads in Apple Maps, they are expected to launch later in the summer.
- ▪End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) is available with supported carriers and will roll out gradually.
- ▪The Pride Luminance wallpaper dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors and is available for download.
- ▪Suggested Places in Maps now shows recommendations based on trending locations and recent searches.
- ▪Apple Maps will introduce ads starting in the United States and Canada, but not with iOS 26.5.
- ▪A new watch face is also coming to Apple Watch as part of the iOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5 updates.
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