Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Beta 2 for Developers, Ads in Maps Coming Soon

2 months ago

Apple has released iOS 26.5 beta 2 and more for developers to download and test.

Here’s what’s available for download right now:

iOS 26.5 beta 2 (23F5054d)
iPadOS 26.5 beta 2 (23F5054d)
macOS 26.5 beta 2 (25F5053d)
tvOS 26.5 beta 2 (23L5455c)
visionOS 26.5 beta 2 (23O5453d)
watchOS 26.5 beta 2 (23T5553d)

As for changes, Apple Ads now has a splashscreen in the Apple Maps app. Apple previously told us that Apple Maps in Canada would soon be getting sponsored ad placements by businesses.

Stay tuned as we find out everything new in iOS 26.5 beta 2.

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