Overview
- iOS 26.1 is now available for iPhone 11 and later, addressing critical issues including WebKit exploits, keystroke monitoring, a Stolen Device Protection bypass, and bugs exposing sensitive app screenshots.
- The update adds Background Security Improvements, enabling automatic delivery of certain security patches without requiring manual user action.
- For devices remaining on the prior software branch, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 as security-only updates that patch vulnerabilities across App Store, Camera, Mail, Spotlight, Safari, and WebKit.
- Apple has seeded iOS 26.2 developer betas with a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, Enhanced Safety Alerts, Reminders alarms, Podcasts chapters and mentions, Apple News category tabs, EU rollout of AirPods Live Translation, and references to longer AirDrop pairing via PIN.
- Apple has confirmed iOS 26.2 will ship in December, with reporting pointing to a likely mid‑month release based on previous x.2 timelines.