iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Brings Maps Ads, RCS Encryption, and EU Wearable Interop
Apple’s iOS 26.5 beta 1 introduces groundwork for ads in Maps with a new Suggested Places feature, re-enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android, rolls out EU interoperability features for third‑party wearables (proximity pairing, notifications, and Live Activities), enables Magic Accessories to pair over USB‑C via Bluetooth, adds an iPhone‑to‑Android transfer option for selecting which attachments to migrate, and notes mentions of Apple Books awards plus an Inuktitut keyboard layout.