Update May 13: this post, first published on Monday, May 11, has been updated with additional detail about encrypted messaging, the key upgrade in the release and features specific to users in the EU.
The latest iPhone update is now available, following weeks of beta releases, and a last-minute, unexpected second release candidate (details here). That second RC could have meant a later general release, but no, here it is, right on schedule. Here’s all you need to know about the new features and compatibility.
Which iPhones Can Run iOS 26.5?
This update is like all the others in the iOS 26 cycle,
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