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iOS 26.5 brings beta end to end encrypted RCS and sharper Apple Maps recommendations

iOS 26.5 brings beta end to end encrypted RCS and sharper Apple Maps recommendations

Apple has released iOS 26.5 for iPhone users, adding end to end encrypted RCS messaging support in beta alongside smarter Apple Maps recommendations. The update also introduces a new dynamic Pride wallpaper and includes additional behind the scenes improvements. Apple appears to be tightening privacy and personalization ahead of its expected iOS 27 reveal at WWDC 2026 next month.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Apple plans Siri overhaul for iOS 27 and macOS 27 to battle ChatGPT

Apple plans Siri overhaul for iOS 27 and macOS 27 to battle ChatGPT

Apple is reportedly preparing major Siri AI upgrades for macOS 27 and iOS 27, including more chatbot-style conversations powered by newer models. The move signals that Siri’s challenge isn’t just competitors like Alexa or Google Assistant—it’s now ChatGPT itself. The result: an update framed less as innovation and more as urgent survival in the AI assistant race.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026

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InMobi acquires MobileAction to supercharge iOS app growth with AI optimization and new markets

InMobi acquires MobileAction to supercharge iOS app growth with AI optimization and new markets

Adtech unicorn InMobi has acquired San Francisco-based app marketing and analytics platform MobileAction, though it did not reveal deal value. The acquisition aims to boost InMobi’s iOS user acquisition via organic growth and AI-powered optimisation. MobileAction will continue operating independently, with its US, Europe and Turkey teams joining InMobi. InMobi also plans product and go-to-market investment across US, APAC and MENA.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 7 May 2026
YouTube rolls out Picture in Picture globally as longform playback reaches all users

YouTube rolls out Picture in Picture globally as longform playback reaches all users

YouTube is expanding Picture-in-Picture worldwide, letting everyone keep longform videos playing in a floating mini-player while multitasking on Android and iOS. The rollout is aimed at smoother viewing outside the YouTube app, but Premium members still have the exclusive Picture-in-Picture experience for music content.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Apple adds monthly App Store subscriptions with a 12 month commitment option

Apple adds monthly App Store subscriptions with a 12 month commitment option

Apple is rolling out a new auto-renewable App Store subscription payment option that lets users choose monthly instalments while still committing to a 12-month plan. Instead of paying the full annual price upfront, customers can spread costs across the year, offering more flexible cash flow without changing the underlying long-term commitment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
X launches stand alone XChat app for iOS with private disappearing messages and calls

X launches stand alone XChat app for iOS with private disappearing messages and calls

X has launched XChat, a new stand-alone iOS app focused on messaging features. The app highlights private chats, disappearing messages, and built-in audio and video calling. It positions the service as a more self-contained alternative within the X ecosystem, aiming to deliver privacy-forward communication and richer real-time interaction.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Apple urgently patches iPhone bug letting deleted notifications linger after FBI Signal probe

Apple urgently patches iPhone bug letting deleted notifications linger after FBI Signal probe

Apple has released an urgent fix for a iOS logging flaw (CVE-2026-28950) that could leave deleted notification data on iPhones and iPads. The vulnerability reportedly came under scrutiny after the FBI recovered Signal messages from an iPhone, raising concerns that system-level weaknesses can bypass app-level encryption assumptions. iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 address the retained data issue.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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