iOS 26.5 EU Update: Third-Party Wearables Gain Apple Watch & AirPods Features (What It Means for Battery Replacement Users)
Apple’s iOS 26.5 update is shaping up to be one of the most regulatory-driven releases in recent years. Limited to the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), it introduces long-requested interoperability features for third-party wearables and earbuds—previously locked inside Apple’s ecosystem. While most coverage focuses on software freedom, there is a less obvious […]