iPhone Software Update

iOS, iPhone and iPad

iOS 26.2.1: Apple Suddenly Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Key Features And Fixes

Apple’s latest iPhone update is not, as had been predicted, iOS 26.3 — though you can read here why I thought it had been delayed.

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iOS 26.2.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & AirTag 2 Support

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New updates for iPhone, Watch, iPad released in iOS 26.2.1

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Apple Announces New AirTag with Longer Range, Louder Speaker

Apple Inc. unveiled an upgraded AirTag accessory with longer range, a louder speaker and other improvements.

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Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More

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Apple's new AirTag has finally arrived, but it's not a must-buy for everyone

Apple iOS 26.2 .1: New iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade?

This update is compatible with all iPhones from 2019 on — that means the iPhone 11 onwards. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR supported iOS 18 but aren’t compatible with the new software. Every phone from iPhone 11 to the latest, including second- and third-generation iPhone SE, right up to iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, are covered.

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 for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

iOS 26.3 public beta 3 available now, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 beta 3 for public beta testers. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta software.

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers.

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iOS 26.3 will introduce a privacy feature most iPhone owners can't use

A new feature called Limited Precise Location is unlikely to work on your device or with your carrier at launch.

iOS 26.3 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone

OS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.

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iOS 26.3's new privacy setting lets you hide your exact location

Once iOS 26.3 rolls out, iPhone owners will gain access to a new privacy feature that limits the precision of the location cellular networks can see.

iOS 26.3: Fixing the iPhone’s Biggest Flaws

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.

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Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too. Alongside the 26 releases, Apple has also updated several of its older operating systems,

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option.

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Here's How to Automatically Download iPhone Security Updates

1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Tap Background Security Improvements near the bottom of the menu. 4. Tap the toggle next to Automatically Install. Now your iPhone will download small security updates and install them on your device automatically.