Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC 2 ahead of public launch

Apple has released a new RC (release candidate) build for iOS and iPadOS 26.5 today, available now for developers and public ...

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 ...

iOS 26.5 Will Change Apple Maps in Two Ways

The upcoming iOS 26.5 update for iPhones will include two changes to the Apple Maps app: local ads and a new "Suggested Places" section. Last month, Apple announced that ads are coming to the Apple ...
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iOS 26 Brings Google Maps-Style Location Tracking to Apple Maps

Your iPhone can log all the restaurants, shops, etc., you visit. This opt-in feature also offers some customization power. Apple Maps users, trip planning, or entertaining out-of-town visitors could ...
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iOS 26 Made One Of Apple Maps' Best Features Even Better

As with every other iOS update, the latest iOS 26 release brought with it several new features that users can check out after updating, since not all of them are enabled by default. After ...
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Sorry Apple Maps! Google Maps may soon be your default app on iOS — for some

Apple has improved Apple Maps frequently over the years. Considering how widely criticized the app was when it first launched, Apple has been successful in rehabilitating its web mapping and ...