The first release candidate of iOS 26.5 is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, it is probably the version of iOS 26.5 which will arrive at customers in a few days.
iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available
iOS 26.5 beta includes splash screen for ads in Apple Maps, coming this summer; Bluetooth pairing via USB for Apple Magic accessories, like on Mac; Suggested places in Apple Maps and some EU-specific changes. Check out our roundup of iOS 26.5 changes and features here.
Today’s iOS 26.5 release likely arrives about a week before the official release of the iPhone software update.
Looking ahead, we’re only about a month away from the next major update, iOS 27, which should be available in developer beta starting June 8. That’s when Apple kicks off its WWDC 2026 week. iOS 27 will likely enter public beta in July and be made available to everyone in September.
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