Apple releases new iOS 26.5 beta 1 build for iPhone
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Key Points:
- Apple has released an updated iOS 26.5 beta 1 build (version 23F5043k) shortly after the initial beta 1 (version 23F5043g) for developers to test.
- The revised beta likely addresses unexpected bugs or security vulnerabilities that Apple preferred to fix before the next beta release.
- iPadOS 26.5 also received a revised beta update alongside iOS 26.5.
- The original iOS 26.5 beta introduced new features such as 'Suggested Places' in Apple Maps and RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging.
- Users running the developer beta can install the new update via Settings > General > Software Update on their devices.
