Here’s everything Apple has coming this May, and what not to expect

May is here, which means we’re only one month away from Apple’s big WWDC reveals. But the company still has plenty happening in May, here’s everything we know is coming this month.

iOS 26.5 will bring new iPhone features this month

iOS 26.5 is launching this month, alongside companion updates like iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more.

With iOS 27 right around the corner, iOS 26.5 is understandably a smaller release in terms of new features.

Here’s what’s new:

Though they’re not in the betas yet, we’re also expecting a new Pride wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5, and accompanying watch face in watchOS 26.5.

Apple previews new Accessibility features for iOS 27

Apple has made a tradition of previewing its lineup of forthcoming accessibility features every May, right around Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

We’re expecting the company to unveil new accessibility features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and more via a press release around mid-May.

Last year the announcements happened on May 13, and the year before it was May 15.

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