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iOS 26.5 is a relatively minor beta that lays groundwork for end-to-end encryption of RCS in Messages and introduces ads in Apple Maps in the U.S. and Canada with privacy protections; Apple also plans to extend iPhone features to third-party wearables in the EU under the Digital Markets Act, with iOS 27 set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026 and a fall release window, and iOS 26.5 expected to arrive in May after beta testing.
Apple’s iOS 26.5 beta 1 introduces groundwork for ads in Maps with a new Suggested Places feature, re-enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android, rolls out EU interoperability features for third‑party wearables (proximity pairing, notifications, and Live Activities), enables Magic Accessories to pair over USB‑C via Bluetooth, adds an iPhone‑to‑Android transfer option for selecting which attachments to migrate, and notes mentions of Apple Books awards plus an Inuktitut keyboard layout.
Apple has yet to implement key messaging upgrades, including end-to-end encryption and other RCS protocol enhancements, in iOS 26, with these features possibly arriving in later updates like iOS 26.2, expected around December.
Google Messages is rolling out several new features and redesigns, including enhanced RCS encryption support, a revamped image viewer, redesigned read receipts, a new account menu, spam link detection, and a Key Verifier tool to combat impersonation scams. Many features are still in beta or gradually being released, with updates to the app's interface and functionality aimed at improving user experience and security.