
Apple Rolls Out Second Public Betas for iOS 26.5 Family, Adds Places and Maps Ads
Apple released the second public betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 for testing; testers can install via Software Update after signing up. The updates add a Suggested Places feature in iOS 26.5/iPadOS 26.5 and signal Apple’s plan to show ads in Maps. Apple is again testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android, and EU builds include proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third‑party wearables.













