iOS 26.5 now available: Here are all the new iPhone features

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.

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 ...
CNET

Before iOS 26.5, Here Are All the Features iOS 26.4 Brought to Your iPhone

Apple introduced two new Ambient Music widgets for your home screen with iOS 26.4. These widgets let you easily access the ...
Geeky Gadgets

A Complete Guide to Apple CarPlay in iOS 26

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a range of impactful updates to Apple CarPlay, designed to elevate your in-car experience through improved functionality, enhanced safety, and a refined user interface.
MacRumors

Apple Pushes iPhone Users Still on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26

Apple is encouraging iPhone users who are still running iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26 by making the ‌iOS 26‌ software upgrade option more prominent. Since ‌iOS 26‌ launched in September, it ...
CNET

Before iOS 27, Here's Everything You Need to Know About iOS 26

End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone With iOS 26.5; What You Should Know About iOS 26.4.1; iOS 26.4 Brings New Emoji, ...
Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those ...