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

About this episode

The episode discusses the new features and security upgrades in iOS 26.5, including RCS messaging and customizable Pride wallpapers.

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 iOSToday@twit.tv . Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Rosemary Orchard

Topics covered

• iOS updates
• security upgrades
• RCS messaging
• CarPlay
• Pride Month
• Apple features
• app subscriptions

Keywords

• iOS 26.5
• RCS messaging
• security upgrades
• CarPlay AI
• Pride Lumina wallpapers
• Apple Maps
• Reminders app
• subscription options
• Magic Keyboard
• Trackpad

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Club TWiT

Products: iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, RCS messaging, Pride Lumina wallpapers, Reminders app, Apple Maps, Magic Keyboard, Mouse, Trackpad

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