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Apple’s iOS 26.5 Beta Adds Maps Ads, Suggested Places

4/28/2026

Summary

Apple Launches Beta

Apple released fourth developer beta of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 in the United States on April 27, 2026.
The beta adds a “Suggested Places” feature to Apple Maps that recommends locations based on trends and searches.
Apple Maps will begin showing ads, with beta 2 adding a popup card that explains the monetization.
Developers can now offer monthly subscription billing with a 12-month commitment, while Apple tests end-to-end RCS encryption between iPhone and Android users.

Summary

Apple Seeds Beta

Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.5 (build 25F5068a) with performance and bug fixes.
The beta does not add major new features or generative-AI upgrades for Siri.
Apple has not published detailed release notes for this build, opting for a quiet rollout.
Developers can download the beta and restore image through the same channels as iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS betas.

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Apple Launches Beta

Apple released fourth developer beta of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 in the United States on April 27, 2026.
The beta adds a “Suggested Places” feature to Apple Maps that recommends locations based on trends and searches.
Apple Maps will begin showing ads, with beta 2 adding a popup card that explains the monetization.
Developers can now offer monthly subscription billing with a 12-month commitment, while Apple tests end-to-end RCS encryption between iPhone and Android users.

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