iOS 26.5 adds beautiful wallpapers for your iPhone, here’s what’s new
Source: 9to5Mac
iOS 26.5 is launching very soon, and the RC that debuted today revealed that Apple’s latest Pride wallpaper actually comes in 11 colorful variations, plus a custom option for creating your own.
iOS 26.5’s Pride wallpaper collection
Earlier today, Apple announced that it’s launching a new Pride wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5. The company also just shipped the iOS and iPadOS 26.5 RC builds, giving developers and public‑beta users early access.
iOS 26.5 includes 11 distinct versions of the Pride wallpaper, each featuring a different color palette that pairs with Apple’s Liquid Glass design. In addition, a custom builder lets you manually choose which colors appear in your wallpaper.
The custom builder allows you to select anywhere from 1 to 12 colors from a picker; the chosen colors are combined to form a unique wallpaper. If the 11 pre‑built options aren’t enough, you can create a perfectly tailored, colorful, glassy wallpaper. Be sure to check the dimmed version for Always‑On display mode—the transition to full color is impressive.
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