Apple releases first iOS 26.5 public beta - 9to5Mac
…iOS 26.5 features and changes While there’s no Gemini-powered AI features , the update does include a few changes. The most discoverable new feature in iOS 26.5 is included…
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Every year, around WWDC, Apple updates its iOS and iPadOS usage numbers, offering a glimpse of how fast (or slowly) users are adopting the current system. This week, Apple updated its adoption rate figures with data “measured by devices that transacted on the App Store on June 7, 2026.” According to Apple’s new numbers, of all iPhones introduced in the last four years: 86% are running iOS 26 11% are running iOS 18 3% are running earlier versions When it comes to all iPhones in use that can run iOS 26: 79% are running iOS 26 14% are running iOS 18 7% are running earlier versions As for the
iOS 26 adoption grows, but still lags slightly behind iOS 18 - 9to5MacApple releases iOS 26.5 RC - 9to5Mac
…See our roundup of iOS 26.5 changes and features here . Today’s iOS 26.5 release likely comes a week or so ahead of the iPhone software update’s official release…
Apple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption - 9to5Mac
…That’s because, per the company’s iOS 26.5 release notes, the update adds the following: End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) in Messages is available with supported carriers and…
iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords - 9to5Mac
…So, if you’ve been noticing data syncing problems with your iPhone apps lately, and your device is running iOS 26.4.0, try updating to iOS 26.4.1. The bug…
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iOS 26.4 upgraded one of my most-used Control Center features in a big way - 9to5Mac
…Control Center’s Shazam song recognition now works offline in iOS 26.4 iOS 26.4 is the latest major iPhone update, with iOS 26.5 in beta testing now. One new…
iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now - 9to5Mac
…Apple’s addition of end-to-end encryption support is a major update to its RCS implementation. You can update to iOS 26.5 today by going to Settings, choosing General, then…
Apple releases iOS 26.4 with 8 new emoji and 12 more changes to your iPhone - 9to5Mac
…The new software update includes 8 new emoji characters, changes to Apple Music, keyboard accuracy improvements, and much more. What’s new in iOS 26.4 “This update introduces Playlist Playground and…
iOS 26.6 adds new alert when you try blocking too many contacts - 9to5Mac
…This popup was uncovered by Perris as he reviewed the updated code Apple shipped in iOS 26.6 developer beta 1. Here’s a screenshot of his discovery: This is an extremely…
iOS 26.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week - 9to5Mac
…But iOS 26.5 updates these snoozing options in a helpful way. Historically, some of Reminders’ snooze options have been a bit vague. They’ll say, ‘Remind Me This Afternoon’ or ‘This…
iOS 26.5: When will Apple release the first beta? - 9to5Mac
…Apple released iOS 26.4 to everyone this week, bringing new emojis, updates to Apple Music, and more to iPhone users everywhere. Now, attention is shifting to iOS 26.5 among loyal…