{"id":609919,"date":"2026-04-27T20:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/609919\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:38:10","slug":"apple-releases-ios-26-5-beta-4-for-iphone-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/609919\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta 4 for iPhone [U]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Update: A few hours later, the new public beta version has arrived. Apple says iOS 26.5 will come out for everyone in May.<\/p>\n

Apple has released the fourth iOS 26.5 beta for developers.\u00a0A previous beta introduced a splash screen<\/a> that signaled the upcoming<\/a> arrival of ads in Apple Maps.<\/p>\n

iOS 26.5 features and changes<\/p>\n

iOS 26.5 beta 4 carries build version 23F5069b, up from 23F5059e. We expect Apple to officially release iOS 26.5 for everyone in May.<\/p>\n

While there are no\u00a0Gemini-powered AI features<\/a>, the iOS 26.5 update does include a few changes.<\/p>\n

The most discoverable new feature in iOS 26.5 is included in Maps. The\u00a0new \u201cSuggested Places\u201d feature\u00a0<\/a>is now part of search in Apple Maps.<\/p>\n

Apple also continues to test\u00a0end-to-end encryption for RCS\u00a0<\/a>in beta.<\/p>\n

In Europe specifically, Apple is testing the\u00a0ability to push Live Activities<\/a>\u00a0to third-party accessories.<\/p>\n

iOS 26.5 may also\u00a0support monthly payments for annual subscriptions\u00a0<\/a>at a discounted rate with commitment.<\/p>\n

Check out 9to5Mac\u2019s roundup of\u00a0new features in iOS 26.5<\/a>\u00a0to see some of the smaller changes spotted so far.<\/p>\n

Do more with your Apple products<\/p>\n

Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more<\/a><\/p>\n

Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable<\/a><\/p>\n

Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required<\/a><\/p>\n

Withings Body Comp | Best smart scale for Apple Health<\/a><\/p>\n

Pioneer Sphera | Add CarPlay with Dolby Atmos to your current car<\/a><\/p>\n

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