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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Beta with Maps Ads and RCS Encryption

4/15/2026

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Apple Inc., the tech company, released the second public beta of iOS 26.5, following iOS 26.4.
The beta includes "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps.
The beta introduces ads in the app.
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging to enhance privacy between iPhone and Android users.
Users are advised to download the beta on secondary devices due to potential bugs and battery issues.

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Story summary

Apple Inc., the tech company, released the second public beta of iOS 26.5, following iOS 26.4.
The beta includes "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps.
The beta introduces ads in the app.
Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging to enhance privacy between iPhone and Android users.
Users are advised to download the beta on secondary devices due to potential bugs and battery issues.