What's new in iOS 26.5? Encrypted iPhone-Android texts, new emojis

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted texting, eight emojis, accessibility updates and fresh Apple Music features for iPhone users. See what's new.
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iOS 26.5 may be small, but it hides some incredible new features

One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it ...

Apple claims new iOS update will make texting more secure: Here’s how it works

Apple's latest update works to secure texting between iPhones and Androids. Here are the 23 carriers supporting the rollout.

iOS 26.5 Updates RCS Messaging, Apple Maps, and iPhone Wallpapers

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices.

Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates

Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software ...
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iOS 26.5 has an amazing new iPhone wallpaper you need to see

Apple’s 2026 Pride Collection includes a beautiful, customizable new wallpaper for iPhone and iPad as part of iOS 26.5.

Your iPhone RCS chats with Android are encrypted in iOS 26.5: How to verify E2E is enabled

Your iPhone RCS chats with Android are encrypted in iOS 26.5: How to verify E2E is enabled ...