The iOS 26.5 beta that Apple released today includes no new Apple Intelligence Siri functionality, which suggests we're going to be waiting until iOS 27 to see any of the promised ‌Siri‌ features.

Apple released iOS 26.4 to everyone this week, bringing new emojis, updates to Apple Music, and more to iPhone users everywhere. Now, attention is shifting to iOS 26.5 among loyal 9to5Mac readers.

Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS ...

During the iOS 26.4 beta cycle, Apple let users test out RCS messaging with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). From the very first beta though, Apple was clear that E2EE for RCS was only being tested in ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Apple’s latest iPhone software update has just gone live for developers. The first dev beta ...

Every year, Apple launches a new operating system for iPhones. And every year, there's a mixed bag of criticism and praise for the new mobile OS and its features. With iOS 26, the story is no ...

You can now ask Apple Music to generate a playlist based on a description. You can now ask Apple Music to generate a playlist based on a description. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, ...

The 26.4 updates brought with them a number of improvements across the various operating systems and Apple’s included apps. But they didn’t bring the expected, long overdue improvements to Siri: A new ...

Pokemon GO's new GO Pass is starting soon, featuring several rewards to be obtained, including an encounter with a Legendary ...

Major U.S. indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 1.01% to 45,960.11, the S&P 500 falling 1.74% to 6,477.16 and the Nasdaq dropping 2.38% to 21,408. These are the top ...

Apple's iOS 26.4 update adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists, early testing for encrypted RCS messaging and a new setting to tone down brighter visual effects. With more than a decade of experience ...

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