Apple releases iOS 15. 5 RC, here’s the list of everything new

After over a month of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 15. 5 RC to developers and public beta users. The updates may be available to public beta users and developers as early as next week. Head below for the full release notes…

iOS 15. 5 new features

Apple says that iOS 15. 5 makes enhancements to Apple Cash, with support for more easily requesting and sending money from the Apple Cash card in the Wallet app. There’s also a new feature in Apple Podcasts to help preserve your iPhone’s storage space and some bug fixes for HomeKit.

Here are the full release notes for iOS 15. 5 according to Apple:

iOS 15. 5 includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• Wallet now enables Apple Cash customers to send and request money from their Apple Cash card
• Apple Podcasts includes a new setting to limit episodes stored on your iPhone and automatically delete older ones
• Fixes an issue where home automations, triggered by people arriving or leaving, may fail

As a reminder, the “Release Candidate” name usually indicates that this will be the final beta of iOS 15. 5 before it’s released to everyone. Apple simultaneously publishes all the release notes for the update.

Here are some other changes in iOS 15. 5 we’ve spotted so far, not mentioned in Apple’s release notes:

• iOS 15. 5 beta 1 changes and features: Wallet updates & handy new HomePod feature [Video]
• iOS 15. 5 includes support for apps with external purchases
• iOS 15. 5 hints at Bancomat and Bancontact on Apple Pay
• Apple to rebrand iTunes Pass in Wallet app with iOS 15. 5
• iOS 15. 5 beta blocks ‘Sensitive Locations’ for Memories in Photos app

If you spot any changes in the new betas from Apple today, let us know in the comments below or on . Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at 9to5Mac if we find anything new.