Apple today seeded developers with the third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Apple releases third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 MacDailyNews Apr 20   READ IN APP   macOS Tahoe 26.5 Apple today seeded developers with the third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. The updates arrived on Monday, April 20, 2026, roughly one week after Apple released the second betas of the same software. Availability and Installation Registered developers can download the new betas through the Apple Developer portal or over-the-air on enrolled devices: • On iPhone and iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. • On Mac: Open System Settings > General > Software Update. • Similar paths apply to Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. A free or paid Apple Developer account is required for access. Public beta versions typically follow shortly after developer releases via the Apple Beta Software Program. What to Expect As with recent point releases in the iOS 26 / macOS Tahoe 26 family, iOS 26.5 and its companion updates appear focused on bug fixes, performance improvements, and minor refinements rather than major new user-facing features. No specific changes have been highlighted yet for beta 3, consistent with the steady, weekly cadence Apple often follows in the later stages of point-update testing. Earlier betas in the 26.5 cycle introduced or tested items such as: • A “Suggested Places” feature in Maps • Continued work on end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging • Preparatory messages about upcoming ads in Apple Maps (for the US and Canada) The third betas continue polishing the software ahead of a likely public release in the coming weeks. These updates follow the major iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 releases that debuted in 2025 with the new Liquid Glass design language and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities. The .5 releases typically serve as maintenance updates that improve stability and address issues reported after the initial major versions. Developers are encouraged to test their apps thoroughly against the new SDKs included with Xcode 26.5 to ensure compatibility. MacDailyNews Note: Beta software can contain bugs and is not recommended for daily-driver devices. Always back up your data before installing.Stay tuned for further details as developers and public beta testers dig into today’s builds and report any new findings. ‎ Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack: macdailynews.substack.com. Thank you! Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple releases third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 appeared first on MacDailyNews. Invite your friends and earn rewards If you enjoy MacDailyNews, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. Invite Friends   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 MacDailyNews 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Apple defeats Masimo bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US ITC tribunal MacDailyNews Apr 20   READ IN APP   A U.S. trade tribunal ruled in favor of Apple on Friday, rejecting medtech company Masimo’s bid to reinstate an import ban on the Apple Watch. The U.S. International Trade Commission closed Masimo’s case after declining to review a preliminary ruling issued in March by an ITC judge. That ruling found that Apple’s redesigned watches do not infringe Masimo’s patents related to blood-oxygen sensing technology. Reuters: ‎ Danaher-owned Masimo can appeal the decision to the Washington-based U.S. ​Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. “We thank the ITC for its decision, ​which ensures we can continue to offer this important health feature to ​our users,” Apple said. “For more than six years, Masimo has waged a relentless legal campaign against Apple, and nearly all of its claims have been rejected.” The two ​companies have been embroiled in a long-running legal dispute after Masimo ​accused Apple of hiring away its employees to steal pulse-oximetry technology for determining blood ‌oxygen ⁠levels. The ITC blocked imports of Apple’s Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in December 2023 after finding that they infringed Masimo’s patents. Apple removed blood-oxygen reading technology from its watches to avoid the ban, but reintroduced an ​updated version of ​the technology last ⁠August with approval from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Updated watches display health data from the blood-oxygen reader on ​associated Apple devices like the iPhone and not the ​watch ⁠itself. Apple’s original version displayed the data on its watches as well. Masimo has separately sued Customs over its approval of the redesigned watches. ‎ MacDailyNews Take: Apple Watch owners can breathe easy (and keep measuring their blood oxygen levels) for the foreseeable future. ‎ Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack: macdailynews.substack.com. Thank you! Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple defeats Masimo bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US ITC tribunal appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. Upgrade to paid   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 MacDailyNews 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe

India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) has scheduled a final hearing for May 21, 2026, in its ongoing antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store practices, after the company did not submit certain requested financial data and responses since October 2024,

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Apple faces final hearing in India antitrust case as regulator advances proceedings MacDailyNews Apr 20   READ IN APP   India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) has scheduled a final hearing for May 21, 2026, in its ongoing antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store practices, after the company did not submit certain requested financial data and responses since October 2024, Reuters reports today. The case, which dates back to 2021, stems from complaints by a non-profit organization, later joined by Match Group (owner of Tinder) and several Indian startups. A 2024 CCI investigation report alleged that Apple abused its dominant position in the iPhone apps market by requiring developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. Apple has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The company maintains that it is a relatively small player in the Indian smartphone market, where Android-based devices hold the vast majority of share. iPhones currently account for about 9% of the market in India, up from around 7% in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research data.” Apple has been challenging aspects of the proceedings, including a request in March 2026 to pause the CCI case while a separate matter is heard in the Delhi High Court. In that parallel case, Apple is contesting India’s antitrust penalty framework, particularly the potential use of global turnover in calculating fines—a approach that could theoretically expose the company to penalties as high as $38 billion in this matter. The CCI rejected Apple’s request to halt proceedings, noting in an April 8, 2026 order that the company had been given sufficient opportunities to submit its objections, suggestions, and required financial information. The regulator has now granted Apple an additional two weeks to file its responses while setting the May 21 hearing date for the first time, signaling that the case is moving toward a resolution. Antitrust experts have pointed out that Apple still has the opportunity to provide the requested financial details (supported by an auditor’s certificate) and present its arguments on any potential penalty during the upcoming hearing. This development is part of broader global regulatory scrutiny faced by major tech companies, including Apple, over app store policies and competition issues. India represents a key growth market for Apple, where the company has been expanding its presence through new retail stores and increasing iPhone sales. Apple has not publicly commented on the latest order, but the company has long argued that its App Store policies support a secure and high-quality user experience while enabling developers to build successful businesses. The CCI’s process continues, with both sides expected to present their positions at the May hearing. MacDailyNews Take: India risks squandering a golden growth opportunity with Apple over a regulatory trifle in which the Cupertino company has done absolutely nothing wrong. Apple in India isn’t a dominant behemoth crushing competition, it’s a company successfully earning its way in one of the world’s toughest, most price-sensitive markets by offering superior products that Indian consumers increasingly want. Forcing changes to a proven, secure App Store model that benefits users with privacy, security, and a consistent high-quality experience — while enabling millions of developers worldwide to build thriving businesses — over complaints that largely echo global gripes from a few large players is yet another regulatory overreach. Apple has cooperated extensively is currently a small participant in India with no abusive dominance. India has everything to gain by fostering an environment where innovative companies like Apple can continue investing, creating jobs, expanding retail presence, and driving premium economic activity. Alienating one of the world’s most successful tech firms over what amounts to standard platform policies that have fueled an entire ecosystem risks sending exactly the wrong signal to global investors and innovators. ‎ Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack: macdailynews.substack.com. Thank you! Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple faces final hearing in India antitrust case as regulator advances proceedings appeared first on MacDailyNews. Invite your friends and earn rewards If you enjoy MacDailyNews, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. Invite Friends   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 MacDailyNews 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe