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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 54 MIN

iOS 802: What's New in iOS 26.5 - Pride Luminance, CarPlay AI Chatbots, & More!

from iOS Today (Audio) · host TWiT

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

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