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Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. Here’s what to expect from macOS 26.5.
Following four developer betas and three public betas, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidate for macOS 26.5, a build that, barring any last-minute issues, is expected to match the version released to the general public in the coming weeks.
Unlike macOS 26.4,
Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what that means.
Today Apple has debuted RC builds for its full lineup of forthcoming 26.5 software updates.
RC versions are rolling out now for:
The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the version of iOS 26.5 that will reach customers in a few days.
iOS 26.5 beta has included a splash screen for ads in Apple Maps, coming this summer ; Bluetooth pairing over USB for Apple’s Magic accessories, like on Mac; Suggested Places in Apple Maps, and some changes specific to the EU . See our roundup of iOS 26.5 changes
Joining all of the Star Wars May the 4th deals we have live today ( scope out our deal hub ), your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air dropping to the $949 low ($150 off) alongside other models at up to $219 off . Apple’s least expensive new M4 iPad Air has now hit a new Amazon low while the 256GB 13-inch M3
Apple is rumored to launch its first ever ‘MacBook Ultra’ later this year, and it could bring MacBook Neo energy but for high-end users.
Apple has a unique iPhone redesign coming next year for the product’s 20th anniversary, and it was created to blend seamlessly with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design.
Apple has its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5. There’s a new Apple Watch band available too . Here are the details.
Every year ahead of Pride month, Apple has made a tradition of releasing new Pride wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, plus an accompanying Apple Watch face.
Today, Apple has revealed what’s coming this year.
iOS 26.5, iPadOS
Apple continued the tradition today and a new Apple Watch band in celebration of Pride Month. The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop is “woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns.”
It’s available to order today for $49. Apple says it is “proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.”
Here’s how Apple describes the new :
The new Pride Edition Sport Loop, available to order today, is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of
Last year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022.
CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know.
Updated May 4, 2026 : Latest on Hyundai, more.
In December 2023, Apple said that Porsche and Aston Martin would be the first automakers to support next-generation starting in