Macworld iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual.

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Apple's compatibility list covers most modern iPhones for iOS 26. Here's where your model lands and what to expect if you're on older hardware. Nelson Aguilar With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and ...

On Monday, Apple will release the iPhone’s next operating system, iOS 26, to the general public. The new operating system features the most radical redesign of the iPhone’s software in over a decade. Gone are iOS’s flat, minimalist interface elements ...

With the reveal of iPhone 17 series smartphones at its Fall launch event, Apple also set the stage for software innovations that are headed to older devices. It's going to be a big overhaul for the mobile operating system, both in terms of form and ...

Apple's iOS 26 compatibility list covers most modern iPhones. Find out if your model can run it, and what to expect if you're still rocking an older model. Nelson Aguilar With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes ...