US EditionApple Just Released iOS 26.5 For Developers, But 1 Major iPhone Feature Is Missing
The update may introduce early Siri features powered by Gemini AI, with public betas expected soon before iOS 27's launch at WWDC, Apple said.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Apple released developer beta 1 for iOS 26.5, alongside new builds for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and HomePod 26.5.
- These updates may offer early glimpses of Siri's Gemini-powered upgrades. Journalist Mark Gurman reported that select features could arrive "as soon as iOS 26.5," following Apple's deal with Google.
- Apple released this beta following the official rollout of iOS 26.4, which included 13 enhancements like Apple Music changes. Historically, x.5 updates ship to the public in May.
- The Worldwide Developer Conference begins June 8 at Apple Park in California, where Apple will unveil iOS 27. The company previously set a December 31, 2026, deadline for Siri changes.
- Analysts view 26.5 as the final major feature update before iOS 27. This follows Apple's 2024 announcement of Apple Intelligence features, which the company delayed in 2025 to ensure quality.
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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Beta 1 for Developers: What’s New?
Apple has released a new beta build of iOS 26 today for developers. On Monday morning, Apple released iOS 26.5 beta and equivalents. Here’s what’s available to download right now: iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043g) iPadOS 26.5 beta (23F5043g) macOS 26.5 beta (25F5042g) tvOS 26.5 beta (23L5443g) visionOS 26.5 beta (23O5441g) watchOS 26.5 beta (23T5541h) As
iOS 26.5 beta 1 is available now
Macworld The 26.4 updates brought with them a number of improvements across the various operating systems and Apple’s included apps. But they didn’t bring the expected, long overdue improvements to Siri: A new foundation model, on-screen awareness, personal context, and actions across apps. Recent rumors rumors make it seem unlikely that all of those things will appear before the big OS 27 updates in the fall, for which Apple is targeting even …
Six days after the release of the final version of the iOS 26.4 update, Apple has released beta 1 of the upcoming updates to iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and HomePod 26.5 to developers. - on macitynet.it The first beta of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and macOS 26.5 is available to developers.
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