iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26.2.1 are now available for download with support for Apple's first new product in 2026. Apple is rolling out the first software updates of 2026, following the announcement ...

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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 ...

iOS 26 has been available for nearly four months, yet reporting from Statcounter indicates the iPhone update is lagging significantly behind predecessors in adoption, with most users opting to stay on ...

UPDATE: This article was based on incorrect data from StatCounter resulting from a change on policy by Apple. The web analytics firm fixed the problem and now reports that iOS 26 adoption is just ...

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Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now ...

Apple Inc. is making changes to its iOS software in Japan to comply with a new local law aimed at fostering competition, part of broader efforts by the iPhone maker to adapt to regulations around the ...

The latest Apple update highlights the evolution of iOS with the release of iOS 26 compatible devices, marking the end of a 7-year support cycle for A12 chip iPhones. iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR users ...

Screenshot iOS 26.2 fixes 26 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Update Dec. 14: This article, originally published on Dec. 13, has been updated to ...

All throughout this week, Macworld has been covering discoveries related to Apple’s future plans found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26. After reporting on new devices such as AirTag 2, HomePad, ...

Apple is now recommending users upgrade from older operating systems to iOS 26 for the latest security fixes. Before updating your iPhone, back up your phone. This lets you keep your data safe by ...