iOS, macOS, and iPadOS 26.5 updates arrive with encrypted RCS messaging and more
Summary
Apple has released version 26.5 updates for its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and HomePod software. These updates introduce encrypted messaging for RCS, new Pride-themed wallpapers, early work for ads in Apple Maps, and various bug fixes.Key Facts
- Apple released version 26.5 updates for multiple operating systems on the same day.
- The updates add end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, marked as a beta feature.
- Encrypted RCS messages will display a padlock icon in the Messages app.
- Encrypted RCS support is initially limited to some cellular carriers and will expand over time.
- New Pride-themed wallpapers were added with the update.
- Initial support for showing ads in the Apple Maps app is included.
- Bug fixes and smaller platform-specific improvements were made.
- These are likely the final major updates before Apple’s next-generation OS versions debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference next month.
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