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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Update: Check Top New Features, How to Download and More
iOS 26.5 beta 1 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, new Apple Maps features, and EU-specific accessory enhancements while preparing for summer ad rollout.
- On Tuesday, March 31, Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 1 for developers, re-enabling end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android users.
- Earlier this month, Apple announced plans to implement local ads in Apple Maps this summer, alongside a new "Suggested Places" feature that recommends locations based on trending nearby spots and recent searches.
- To comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, Apple is testing interoperability features including Live Activities support and proximity pairing for third-party wearables, though no launch date has been announced.
- New accessory functionality allows Magic Keyboards, Mice, and Trackpads to automatically maintain Bluetooth connections when plugged in via USB-C, while data transfers to Android now offer attachment options of 30 days, 1-year, or all.
- A public beta version is expected to arrive as soon as later this week or early next week, continuing the testing cycle before general public release.
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Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 1 update: Check top new features, how to download and more
Apple has released the iOS 26.5 beta 1 update with new emojis, keyboard improvements, and hints of upcoming features. The update also enhances interoperability for third-party wearables and includes minor system tweaks.
·New Delhi, India
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