iOS 26.5 to Introduce Encrypted RCS, Maps Changes, and New EU Features

Apple’s iOS 26.5 release candidate points to RCS encryption, Maps ad changes, EU device support, and App Store subscription updates.

iOS 26.5’s new Pride wallpaper revealed, plus Apple Watch face

Apple has announced its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5.

iOS 27 might finally let you create your own custom digital passes in Apple Wallet

OS 27's "Create a Pass" feature changes that, letting you wrap any QR code in a fully customised digital pass in three template styles, no business cooperation required.
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Apple issues iOS 26.4.2 to fix critical privacy flaw

Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 to address a serious privacy vulnerability that allowed deleted notifications to be retrieved. The update, available for iPhone 11 and newer as well as select iPads, also fixes a broader logging issue and improves performance.
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It's Not Just Android Auto: Latest iOS Update Breaks Down CarPlay

OS 26.4.2 bricks CarPlay for some users, and the workarounds aren't at all straightforward; Apple has so far remained tight-lipped on everything