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Further examination could explain why iOS 26’s adoption rates are so low

Macworld Last week I wrote an article about iOS 26’s adoption rates, which, according to StatCounter research, are ...

IOS 26 is still proving divisive with users months after it launched, and I think I know why

According to a recent poll, iPhone users aren't downloading iOS 26 as widely as past iPhone software updates. The reason ...

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

Many iPhone users are still tapping 'Remind Me Later' on iOS 26. Is it design concerns, early bugs, or a lack of must-have features? Let's look at the data.
Cult of Mac

iOS 26 adoption rate isn’t as lousy as suspected, but it’s still not great

OS 26 adoption is higher than thought earlier. Find out how Apple's tracking change completely threw off the count.

iOS 26 Shows Unusually Slow Adoption Months After Release [Updated]

OS 26 is showing unusually slow adoption among iPhone users months after release, according to third-party analytics. Usage data published by StatCounter (via Cult of Mac) for January 2026 indicates ...
Macworld

iOS 26 is a massive flop with iPhone users, and you can probably guess why

Macworld reports that iOS 26 has achieved only 18.1% adoption among iPhone users as of January 2026, significantly lower than iOS 18’s 77.1% at the same timeframe. The poor adoption rate appears ...

Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It’s complicated.

That’s not as cataclysmic a dropoff as Statcounter’s data suggests, even before considering other mitigating factors—iOS 26 ...

10 Hidden iOS 26 Features to Double Your Productivity

Unlock iOS 26’s hidden features to enhance your iPhone experience. From smarter messaging to AI-powered tools, discover ...