GoKawiilAfter six weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone. The update comes with a handful of new features and changes. Here’s everything you need to know.
Updated May 12, 2026 with details about official release.
iOS 26.5 details
iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone. iPhone users can head to the Settings app, choose General, then choose Software Update to install it.
iOS 26.5 features and changes
New wallpapers
iOS 26.5 adds new wallpapers for iPhone users. The new wallpapers come as part of Apple’s 2026 Pride collection. The Pride Luminance wallpapers are highly customizable. Users can choose from dozens of different color combinations.
Apple says the Pride Luminance wallpaper highlights “colors that refract dynamically to celebrate the vibrancy, spirit, and individuality of the LGBTQ+ community.” It’s a “joyful and dynamic design” for iPhone users, complementing the Pride band for Apple Watch and matching Apple Watch face.
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