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Apple Readies iOS 26.0.1 to Address iPhone 17 Connectivity and Rare Camera Bug

Evidence of internal testing points to a near-term release with build 23A355 reported by a private X account.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report iOS 26.0.1 is close to release, with timing described as the next few days rather than weeks.
  • MacRumors says Apple engineers are testing the update internally, and the expected build shifted from 23A350 to 23A355 per a private X account.
  • The maintenance release is expected to target brief Wi‑Fi drops on the iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air that can interrupt wireless CarPlay, alongside intermittent Bluetooth instability reports.
  • Apple has acknowledged it is preparing a software fix for a very rare camera issue affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, which the point update is expected to include.
  • MacRumors also flags likely fixes for a broken Calendar search and issues downloading Apple Intelligence models on newer iPhones, while user advice includes backing up and checking Software Update when iOS 26.0.1 appears.