Some iPhone owners have run into a series of frustrating software bugs in iOS 26.2.1, which was meant to be a relatively minor update.
Apple iOS 26.2.1 Update: Some iPhone Users Report Serious Issues
Apple’s latest iPhone update, iOS 26.2.1, was released on Monday, Jan. 26. You can read full details of what’s in it here. But there are increasing numbers of reports of issues. Here’s what’s happened …
iPhone users say iOS 26.2.1 causes crashes and connectivity issues
Macworld Apple may have another stinker of an iOS update on its hands. iPhone owners on multiple forums are reporting crashes, freezes and other problems with the latest point update, iOS 26.2.1. One …
iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone
We are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week or two away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to …
Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Address iPhone X and iPhone 8 Emergency Call Issue in Australia
Apple today released iOS 16.7.14 to address an iOS 16.7.13 issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services. The update is available for the iPhone 8, …
Apple Releases iOS 12.5.8 Update for Older iPhones and iPads
Apple’s iOS 12.5.8 update keeps iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation working on older iPhones and iPads. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to install it.
Why your iPhone wants you to update to iOS 26.2.1
Apple’s new iOS 26.2.1 update is available for download immediately. Here’s what’s in it.
Your iPhone’s Siri upgrade may be tied to iOS 26.4
Apple is preparing to demo a rebuilt Siri in late February, ahead of an iOS 26.4 beta next month. The upgrade leans on Gemini, runs on Private Cloud Compute, and targets a spring rollout. The post Your iPhone’s Siri upgrade may be tied to iOS 26.
Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones
Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline.
Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]
Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS …
iOS 26.3—Important New iPhone Location Privacy Feature Coming Soon
Apple’s iOS 26.3 comes with a limit precise location setting to boost your iPhone privacy. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones
Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS …
Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working
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 …
iOS 26.2.1—Update Now Warning Issued To Millions Of iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 26.2.1, an important update that all iPhone users should apply now. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple updates iOS 12 to extend iMessage and FaceTime support on older devices
Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.
iOS 26.2.1 Addresses Emergency Call Problems on Older iPhones in Australia
The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls. In an updated support document, Apple says that …
iOS 26.2.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes & AirTag 2 Support
Apple has released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. These are relatively small system software updates that include support for the freshly released AirTags 2nd