May 14, 2026

iOS Today 802: What's New in iOS 26.5

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54 minutes

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone!

iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS

New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month

Reminders app snooze options now display specific times

Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history

New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps

Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards

Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS

EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing

Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade

News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks

App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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May 14, 2026

iOS Today 802: What's New in iOS 26.5

Listen Later

54 minutes

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone!

iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates

End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS

New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month

Reminders app snooze options now display specific times

Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history

New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps

Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards

Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS

EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing

Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade

News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks

App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!

Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

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