iOS 26.5 Beta 1: Every New Feature Apple Just Added

iOS 26.5 Beta 1 focuses on refining CarPlay, system security, and connectivity.

This beta does not introduce new system-wide features.

CarPlay adds a new Now Play icon; Now Play lets you control media from the Messages app, and video streaming on CarPlay remains unsupported.

Siri and AI features are not significantly changed in this beta; major Siri improvements are expected in iOS 27.

RCS messaging in beta continues to emphasize privacy and security with end-to-end encryption as a core feature, and this beta adds no RCS enhancements.