Apple releases surprise iOS 26.3.1 with critical fixes—but users notice problem

Apple released important fixes with its surprise iOS 26.3.1 update, but users have spotted problems.
MacRumors

Apple Says Some Users Experiencing iMessage and FaceTime Issues [Updated]

iMessage and FaceTime are acting up for some users, according to Apple's system status page. Some users are "experiencing a problem" with iMessage and FaceTime, the page says. Apple says it is ...
9to5Mac

iMessage and FaceTime experiencing ‘performance’ issues, Apple says [U: Fixed]

On its System Status webpage this morning, Apple says that iMessage and FaceTime are experiencing ongoing “performance” issues. The problems, however, appear to be relatively minor. “Users are ...
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Apple iOS 26.3 update could finally fix the biggest problem in iPhone and Android messaging that users have complained about for years

Apple’s iOS 26.3 update is shaping up to be far more significant than a routine software refresh. While earlier versions of iOS introduced RCS support to improve communication between iPhones and ...
MacRumors

Apple Explains How to Fix iMessage Not Delivered Alert in iOS 26

Apple today updated its iMessage troubleshooting support document to add a scenario that can occur in iOS 26. If you don't activate iMessage or an eSIM when setting up a new iPhone with ‌iOS 26‌, it ...
Cult of Mac

iMessage problems get worse thanks to server glitch

Anyone who has ever tried jumping from iOS to Android, while keeping the same cell number, will know about the horror of trying to get hold of their messages. The so-called “iMessage purgatory” means ...