iOS 26.5 beta 1: Here are all the new features

Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 1 for developers today. The update doesn’t include any of the highly-anticipated new Siri features, but there are a few changes worth noting. Head below for the full roundup of everything new in iOS 26.5 beta 1.

iOS 26.5 beta 1 details

iOS 26.5 beta 1 features the build number 23F5043g. It’s available for developers, with a public beta expected as soon as later this week or early next week.

In addition to iOS 26.5, Apple today released iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 for developers.

iOS 26.5: What’s new?

Suggested Places in Apple Maps

Earlier this month, Apple announced that ads are coming to Apple Maps this summer. At the same time, the company also announced a new “Suggested Places” feature.

The. new Suggested Places feature is live in iOS 26.5, and Apple says it will “display recommendations based on what’s trending nearby, the user’s recent searches, and more.”

The new Suggested Places feature will appear tap inside the search box in the Apple Maps app.

Read more: iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places

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