iOS 26.5 fixes security problems on iPhones.

Apple released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. This was two months after the last update.

Users can update their iPhone by going to Settings.

Apple also updated older iPhone software. This helps keep older devices safe.

iOS 26.5 has end-to-end encryption for messages.

The new update makes messages between iPhone and Android safer.

This security is like the security on iMessage.

Messages with this security have a small lock icon.

Both the sender and receiver need to use a carrier that supports this security.

Carriers will add support for this security over time.

Maps and other features are improved.

Apple Maps now suggests places based on the user's location.

iOS 26.5 also gets Apple Maps ready for ads this summer.

There's a new Pride wallpaper collection.

The update includes smaller changes like new data filtering options.

More than 50 security problems are fixed.

iOS 26.5 fixes security problems with images and the operating system.

The company fixed problems that could leak data or crash devices.

Updating early is the best way to keep devices safe.

Mac users also got security updates with macOS Tahoe 26.5.

Analysts think this might be the last big update for this iPhone generation.

Apple is working on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 now.

These new updates will be shown at the Worldwide Developers Conference next month.