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May is here, which means we\u2019re only one month away from Apple\u2019s big WWDC reveals<\/a>. But the company still has plenty happening in May, here\u2019s everything we know is coming this month.<\/p>\n iOS 26.5 will bring new iPhone features this month<\/p>\n iOS 26.5 is launching this month<\/a>, alongside companion updates like iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more.<\/p>\n With iOS 27 right around the corner, iOS 26.5 is understandably a smaller release in terms of new features.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what\u2019s new<\/a>:<\/p>\n Though they\u2019re not in the betas yet, we\u2019re also expecting a new Pride wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5, and accompanying watch face<\/a> in watchOS 26.5.<\/p>\n Apple previews new Accessibility features for iOS 27<\/p>\n Apple has made a tradition of previewing its lineup of forthcoming accessibility features every May, right around Global Accessibility Awareness Day.<\/p>\n We\u2019re expecting the company to unveil new accessibility features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and more via a press release around mid-May.<\/p>\n Last year the announcements happened on May 13, and the year before it was May 15.<\/p>\n iOS 26.6 betas possible, but they might wait until June<\/p>\n For the last two years, Apple has held off releasing its first x.6 betas until after WWDC. <\/p>\n However, in 2023 and earlier, it was common for new betas to drop in May\u2014or even sooner.<\/p>\n iOS 16.6 beta 1 arrived May 19, iOS 15.6 beta 1 on May 18, and iOS 14.6 in April.<\/p>\n So if Apple sticks with its pattern the last two years, iOS 26.5\u2019s soon-to-end beta cycle will likely be the last betas we see until June. But if the company returns to older habits, iOS 26.6 beta 1 might arrive in May.<\/p>\n New Apple TV and Apple Arcade releases<\/p>\n Apple TV has several brand new series<\/a> premiering in May, plus a new movie that serves as John Travolta\u2019s directorial debut.<\/p>\n Apple Arcade has four new games coming<\/a> on Thursday, May 7:<\/p>\n Apple hardware launches are not expected in May<\/p>\n Apple has had a big year of product launches already, but we likely won\u2019t see anything new until at least WWDC.<\/p>\n There are 15+ new Apple products rumored to launch<\/a> before the year ends. And Apple does sometimes hold launches in May, but currently no rumored products appear imminent.<\/p>\n New Apple Home products like a refreshed Apple TV 4K and HomePod have reportedly<\/a> been ready for a while, but Apple is apparently delaying launches until its new Siri arrives. <\/p>\n And while new Mac mini, Mac Studio, and base iPads were once all rumored to launch in the first half of the year, they all now<\/a> seem<\/a> unlikely too.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n![\"iOS](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777683013_722_iOS-26.5-hero.jpg\")
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