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iOS 26.5 Beta 1 Sets the Stage for Ads in Apple Maps
Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 1 just a week after iOS 26.4 hit the stable channel, with the update focused on bug fixes rather than major new features. The beta already includes Suggested Places in Apple Maps — surfacing recommendations based on trending spots and recent searches — laying groundwork for the ads Apple confirmed are coming to Maps. Release notes also hint at new App Store purchase options, including a monthly billing model tied to 12-month subscriptions, which will offer developers more pricing flexibility.
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