Macworld

If you’re not running iOS 26 yet, here’s why you need to update right now

Macworld emphasizes that iOS 26 is essential for iPhone security, as Apple no longer provides critical security patches for older iOS versions. The upcoming iOS 26.4 update introduces Siri 2 ...
NorthJersey.com

Is iOS 26.2 out? Release date, new features, updates, battery life

The new Apple iOS 26.2 update is coming out soon, replacing the current iOS 26.1 operating system for the iPhone and iPad with a fresh new iOS 26 release, including new features, improvements ...
Commercial Appeal

When does iOS 26.2 drop? Why Apple recommends updating to iOS 26 now

Apple is now recommending that iPhone users update to iOS 26, changing it from an optional upgrade. Users with an iPhone 11 or newer can download and install the iOS 26 update. While users can ...
ZDNet

Is iOS 26 a flop? Why so many people are sticking with iOS 18 in 2026

iOS 26 adoption is split, with trackers showing sharply different results. Design changes and early bugs are making users hesitant to update. Security fixes may be the strongest reason to install ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18

iOS 26 launched to all users in September, but it was previously only available as a secondary update inside Settings, with versions of iOS 18 given priority. Now, Apple has started ...
Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices ...