Did Apple forget to include Siri 2.0 features in the first iOS 26.5 Beta 1 release?
Wouldn’t it be great if Apple had wanted to include some of Siri 2.0 with the first iOS 26.5 Beta and forgot? However, that is not likely, and what is more probable is that there were some software flaws that needed to be patched now instead of waiting for the release of the second iOS 26.5 Beta. Apple’s speedy response to whatever issue forced it to send a second iOS 26.5 Beta 1 release for developers might indicate the severity of the bug that was discovered in last Monday’s update.
How to install the new version of iOS 26.5 Beta 1
One feature that did return to the iPhone with the iOS 26.5 Beta 1 update was end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messaging. To make sure that you have the feature toggled on in iOS 26.5 Beta 1, go to Settings > General > Apps > Messages > RCS Messaging. Toggle on End-to-End Encryption (Beta). Enabling this setting will give your messages with Android users a level of protection that is highly recommended. In other words, if you are running iOS 26.5 Beta 1 on your iPhone, make sure that you have this toggle in the “on” position to enable E2EE for your RCS messages.
Apple has also released a second version of iPadOS 26.5 Beta 1. If you installed the first release, make sure to download the new version as soon as you can.
