Apple、「iOS 26.5」「iPadOS 26.5」「macOS 26.5」「tvOS 26.5」「visionOS 26.5」「watchOS 26.5」のベータ版公開 | APPLE LINKAGE
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| Source: Mastodon | Original article
Apple has opened its developer beta program for the next incremental releases of every major platform – iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 (codenamed Tahoe), tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5. The betas, made available on March 31, follow the 26.4 wave and give developers a month‑long window to test new APIs before the slated September public launch.
The most visible change is the introduction of end‑to‑end encryption for RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages, finally allowing iPhone users to exchange secure chats with Android devices. Apple first trialled the feature in the 26.4 beta but deferred it to 26.5 after extensive security reviews. Across the suite, Apple is also rolling out tighter privacy controls for location and health data, a refreshed Core ML stack that runs large language models on‑device with lower latency, and Vision Pro‑specific UI refinements in visionOS 26.5.
For Nordic developers the update matters because the new on‑device AI APIs lower the barrier to building sophisticated assistants and translation tools that can run locally, a key advantage in regions with strict data‑residency rules. The encrypted RCS bridge could also shift messaging market dynamics, giving Apple a foothold in cross‑platform chat that has long been dominated by Google’s Messages.
What to watch next: Apple will publish a second beta in early April, likely adding polish to the AI pipelines and expanding the RCS rollout. The final releases are expected in September, but the company has hinted at an “iOS 27 preview” later this year, suggesting that 26.5 is a stepping stone toward a larger AI‑centric overhaul. Observers will also keep an eye on how the new features integrate with the recently announced iPhone Fold and upcoming Vision Pro hardware updates.
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