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iOS 26.5 Is Out Now and Brings End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone

The update adds beta encrypted RCS messaging, a Pride Luminance wallpaper, and subscription payment options for App Store users.

  • On Monday, Apple released iOS 26.5, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta and a dynamic Pride Luminance wallpaper celebrating LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Urgent security updates address 60 flaws, including WebKit vulnerabilities and six Kernel patches like CVE-2026-28951. Cybersecurity advisor Jake Moore of ESET warns that 'issues such as WebKit zero days are especially concerning.'
  • Apple Maps now displays local ads in search results and Suggested Places. The company says advertising data ties to a 'random identifier' that changes hourly to protect privacy.
  • Subscribers can now choose monthly payments for 12-month App Store plans, paying $10 monthly rather than $120 upfront, though the annual commitment remains mandatory.
  • Apple will unveil iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, which begins on Monday, June 8, with the first developer beta expected to arrive the same day.
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