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 for ...

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 iOS ...

Apple released iOS 26.2 on Friday, Dec. 12 and, alongside it, iOS 18.7.3. However, reports emerged that while it was installing nicely on iPhones that couldn’t run iOS 26, nobody else was getting it.

Apple releases iOS 26.2 within days of issuing attack warnings to iPhone users around the world. Apple is about to release its next iPhone update. It has just furnished a second release candidate to ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy and Brenda Stolyar Last week, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup, ...

Apple has dropped iOS 26 developer beta 7, bringing a new Adaptive Power mode, an updated blood oxygen monitoring, and minor bug fixes. The Adaptive Power mode is designed to extend battery life by ...

The official iOS 26 public beta is out now for anyone to try. But Apple's seventh and latest version is reserved exclusively for developers. This latest developer beta version is supposed to be more ...

Switching from the iOS 26 developer beta to the public beta is a straightforward process that allows you to adjust your device’s update schedule to better align with your preferences. While both ...

It's been nearly two months since Apple previewed iOS 26 during the WWDC 2025 keynote. This upcoming software update introduces Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. While it's been generating a ...

It’s been a month since Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 26, and iPhone users are no doubt excited to try out the new version, as it introduces the Liquid Glass design among other cool ...

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