Apple dropped the Xcode 26.5 beta at the end of March 2026, bundled with updated SDKs for iOS/iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and an unusually deep Safari update. While it's not a headline release like Xcode 26.0, it carries some genuinely useful additions — especially if your app monetizes via subscriptions.

Here's a practical rundown of what...