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Last week, Apple released iOS 26.2, alongside iOS 18.7.3, both fixing critical security flaws already being used in attacks on iPhones. But with the release of iOS 18.7.3 and iOS 26.2 came confusion.

Apple released iOS 26.2 on Friday, Dec. 12 and, alongside it, iOS 18.7.3. However, reports emerged that while it was installing nicely on iPhones that couldn’t run iOS 26, nobody else was getting it.

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Apple's next public iOS beta is here. That would be the public beta for iOS 26.3, to be more specific. It launched this week, shortly after the launch of iOS 26.2 to the public, and with the ...

Apple today provided beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a couple of days after ...

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 ...

iOS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s what’s new. Typing indicators have been a key iMessage features for years, ...

If you’re running iOS 26.2 and had been thinking about downgrading, you missed your chance. Here are the details. As spotted by MacRumors, Apple no longer signs iOS 26.1, which means that it is now ...

Apple has officially released the first beta of iOS 26.3, providing users and developers with an early look at the latest features, performance upgrades, and regulatory compliance updates. This beta ...

iOS 26.2 offers security patches for two zero-day flaws. The update also enhances AirDrop, Reminders, and Podcasts. Be sure to also update your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. iPhone owners who ...