Here’s everything Apple has coming this May, and what not to expect
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.5 and related operating system updates in May, featuring new tools in Apple Maps, Messages with RCS encryption in beta, and App Store subscription enhancements, along with anticipated Pride-themed wallpapers and watch faces. The company will likely preview new accessibility features for iOS 27 around mid-May, in line with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. While new Apple TV+ series and Apple Arcade games are set to launch, no major hardware releases are expected this month due to delays tied to upcoming software like the new Siri.
- ▪iOS 26.5 will introduce 'Suggested Places' in Apple Maps and RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging in beta.
- ▪Apple typically previews iOS 27 accessibility features in May, near Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
- ▪New Apple TV+ originals and four Apple Arcade games are launching in May, but no hardware releases are expected.
- ▪iOS 26.6 beta 1 may be delayed until June, following Apple's recent release patterns.
- ▪New Home products like Apple TV 4K and HomePod are reportedly delayed until the new Siri launches.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
// Make sure that nineto5ads exists, it will load ad once google tag exists window.nineto5ads = window.nineto5ads|| []; if (typeof adSizes === 'undefined') { var adSizes = {"leaderboard":{"mobile":[[320,50],[320,100]],"tablet":[[728,90],[320,100]],"desktop":[[970,250],[728,90],[970,70],[970,90]]},"sidebar":{"mobile":[300,250],"desktop":[[300,600],[300,250]]}}; } function getLeaderboardApstagSlotsSizes() { if ( window.innerWidth < 768 ) { return adSizes.leaderboard.mobile; } else if ( window.innerWidth < 1024 ) { return adSizes.leaderboard.tablet; } else { return adSizes.leaderboard.desktop; } } window.nineto5ads.push(function() { apstag.fetchBids({ slots: [{ slotID: "div-gpt-ad-1436850350386-0", slotName: "\/1049447\/9to5mac-Top", sizes: getLeaderboardApstagSlotsSizes() }], timeout: 2e3…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at 9to5Mac.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from 9to5Mac
