Apple releases second public betas for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS 26.5, including new Maps features and EU privacy testing

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Apple released second public betas for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS 26.5, following developer releases. These updates include a new Suggested Places feature for iOS and iPadOS, and Apple is preparing to display ads in Maps. Testing also involves end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, proximity pairing, and Live Activities for third-party wearables in the EU.


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