iOS 26.5 Release Candidate adds RCS encryption, a new wallpaper, and Maps suggestions

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Apple released iOS 26.5 Release Candidate, bringing beta end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, a new Pride wallpaper, and personalized Maps suggestions. The update, expected for public release next week, also includes a new Pride Luminance wallpaper and suggested places in Apple Maps based on user history and local trends. This is an incremental update ahead of the anticipated iOS 27 announcement at WWDC 2026, which is expected to focus on Siri and Apple Intelligence.


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