Apple today released watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5, the fifth major updates to Apple’s current operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, respectively. The releases come about a month and a half after version 26.4 of the softwares.
watchOS 26.5 brings a new Pride Luminance watch face. It also fixes a bug with dual SIM iPhones and an issue that could cause audio alerts to fail to play in the Workout app.
Apple’s release notes for the update are below.
This update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
– Pride Luminance watch face that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available to add from the Face Gallery
– Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone
– Fixes an issue where Workout app audio alerts could fail to play if the phone was not nearby Apple Watch
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watchOS 26.5 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to “General” -> “Software Update.” The Apple Watch needs to have at least a 50% battery charge, needs to be on a charger, and needs to be in the range of the iPhone.
No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, and Apple’s release notes merely say this update includes performance and stability improvements.
The tvOS 26.5 update can be downloaded via the Settings app on the Apple TV by going to “System” -> “Software Update.” If you have automatic software updates turned on your Apple TV will be upgraded to tvOS 26 automatically.
Apple’s release notes say that visionOS 26.5 includes bug fixes and security improvements.
The visionOS 26.5 update can be installed by opening the Settings app on the Vision Pro and going to the “General” section and selecting “Software Update.” The Vision Pro headset will need to be removed to install new software, and a progress bar will be available on the front EyeSight display.