Apple Says iOS 26.5 Adds Three New Features to Your iPhone

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By Joe RossignolMay 5, 2026, 10:36 am100 pts
iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgrade is…

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