Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth betas.

The next iPhone update is almost here. Here are the details of when it’s going to arrive and the signs to look out for.

The iOS 26.5 release date is likely next week! Here's what to expect when Apple introduces the next new iPhone software update.

OS 26.5 is expected to be released this May, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is starting to shift its focus towards iOS 27.

This is just the same as other iOS 26 updates, that is, it’s for all phones from the iPhone 11 and more recent. The latest models, including the iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air, are all covered by iOS 26.4.1. It’s also been released for those users who haven’t updated to iOS 26 in the form of iOS 18.7.8.

Apple has announced 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.

A change made to iOS 26.4 finally solved a problem that many Apple users have been complaining about for years involving their morning alarms.

The latest iOS 27 leaks suggest Apple is preparing a major AI-focused update featuring smarter Siri, advanced photo-editing tools, and enhanced camera intellige