Apple has released iOS 26.5, now available for iPhone 11 series and newer, including the latest iPhone 17 models. Users can update through Settings > General > Software Update. While many hoped for the new Siri,

Apple's iOS 26.5 introduces new security features, subscription options and Maps enhancements, marking a significant update in the iPhone's software evolution.

One of the most notable additions in iOS 26.5 is support for end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app. While it’s still technically labeled as a beta feature and limited to supported carriers, it’s the first step toward iPhone users being able to chat securely with their Android friends.

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

Apple is telling iPhone users to stop putting off software updates and install its latest release, iOS 26.5, as soon as possible after it went live yesterday. The company followed the rollout with unusually blunt warnings for devices still running older software and said the new build plugs serious weaknesses that could be abused.

OS 26.5 finally brings E2EE to RCS messaging. The new 'Lock Icon' is in a green bubble, and learn how to secure your texts with Android.

Apple has released iOS 26.5, bringing three key enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update also includes a

Other new features coming to iOS 17.2 include the ability to disable inline predictions (if you kind it irksome) and a "Local Awareness" option for emergency alerts that takes your approximate location into account. Plus, iOS 17.2 fixes a wireless car charging bug that plagued some iPhones.