{"id":3915,"date":"2026-04-15T03:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/apple-releases-ios-26-5-public-beta-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T03:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T02:48:42","slug":"apple-releases-ios-26-5-public-beta-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/apple-releases-ios-26-5-public-beta-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 2<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 public beta. The release follows iOS 26.5 beta 2 for developers, which added an Apple Maps ads explainer.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no Gemini-powered AI features, the update does include a few changes.<\/p>\n

The most discoverable new feature in iOS 26.5 is included in Maps. The new \u201cSuggested Places\u201d feature is now part of search in Apple Maps.<\/p>\n

Apple also continues to test end-to-end encryption for RCS in beta.<\/p>\n

In Europe specifically, Apple is testing the ability to push Live Activities to third-party accessories.<\/p>\n

iOS 26.5 may also support monthly payments for annual subscriptions at a discounted rate with commitment.<\/p>\n

Check out 9to5Mac\u2019s roundup of new features in iOS 26.5 to see some of the smaller changed spotted so far.<\/p>\n

Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more<\/p>\n

Astropad Rock Paper Pencil\u00a0| iPad screen protector + Apple Pencil tips<\/p>\n