iOS 26.5 Release Date: The Game-Changing iPhone Feature You’ve Been Waiting For

iOS 26.5 is expected to arrive in mid-May, following Apple's usual .5 release timing.

Developer and public betas show features like Suggested Places in Maps and EU changes for Live Activities.

The beta includes end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhones and Android phones.

Apple's new AI-powered Siri now appears to be scheduled for iOS 27 instead of iOS 26.