iOS 26.5 to release soon: Check out features and list of supported devices here
Follow UsiOS 26.5 brings encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android devices.
Apple Maps gets new Suggested Places feature, based on nearby trends
New Pride Edition wallpapers arrive with a liquid glass twist.
The release of iOS 26 wasn’t as smooth as other versions of the OS. Users have heavily criticised the version for its unstable performance and recurring bugs. However, thanks to the recent updates, the overall experience has improved a lot. Along with improvements, Apple has also been adding major new features, which have overall changed the reception of the OS. With the recent release of iOS 26.4, we also saw a ton of new features getting added, and it looks like the company is doing something similar with the release of iOS 26.5. Without wasting much time, let’s take a detailed look at the new features, release data and list of supported devices.
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iOS 26.5: Features
First and foremost, let’s take a detailed look at everything new that is getting added into the OS. While there haven’t been any major changes to the overall user experience, Apple has focused on bringing refinements to the messaging app and Apple Maps and adding new wallpapers.
Talking about the messaging app, it is finally getting support for RCS messages with full encryption. This means that users will finally be able to enjoy end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging between iPhone and Android devices. Interestingly, Apple had introduced the feature earlier during the iOS 26.4 beta window, but it did not make it to the stable release.
Moving on, Apple Maps is getting a new feature called ‘Suggested Places’ within the app. The usage of this feature is pretty interesting, as it will recommend locations to users based on nearby trends, recent searches and location activity.
Last but not least, ahead of Pride Month, which falls in June of every year, Apple is also expected to bring out new Pride Edition wallpapers for iPhone users. The colour combinations are definitely going to look unique and interesting this year because of liquid glass.
iOS 26.5: Rollout date
In case you’re wondering when the update will actually be released to the public, Apple has confirmed that it will start rolling out from today. So, in case you are on a supported iPhone, it is recommended to update it to the latest version in order to enjoy the latest features.
iOS 26.5: Supported devices
That brings us to eligibility, and speaking of the supported devices, the latest iOS 26.5 update will be available for every iPhone that has received the iOS 26 update so far. For a more detailed overview, check out the list of all the supported devices below:
- iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd generation)
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 16 series
- iPhone 17 series
