Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.

Apple iOS 18.7.3 Release Date: The Mystery Behind Apple’s Missing iPhone Update

Apple’s latest point update hasn’t appeared yet for many would-be upgraders wanting to avoid iOS 26.2, and the timing is ...

iOS 26 Mandatory for Newer iPhones: Apple Disables iOS 18 Update Option

While iOS 18.7.3 is available with important security improvements, only older iPhones will receive it. Owners of newer devices must use iOS 26.2.

iOS 26.2—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.2, fixing 26 iPhone flaws, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.
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What to Expect From iOS 18.6 as One of the Final Updates Before iOS 26

iOS 18.6 will likely be released by mid-July. Apple is expected to announce iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 next week, instead of iOS 19, as part of a new software version number scheme. The first beta of iOS 26 ...