Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.
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iOS 26.1—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

The iOS 26.1 update comes with a bunch of new features, but it also includes a whopping 56 security fixes for iPhone users. Update Nov. 05: This article, originally published on Nov. 04, has been ...

Updating your iPhone to iOS 26.2? Here are 5 reasons I wouldn't think twice about it

The latest update addresses security bugs and enhances apps like AirDrop and Reminders. Don't forget to update your other Apple devices, too.

Apple Forces iPhone Users to Upgrade from iOS 18 to iOS 26: What You Need to Know

Apple's decision to discontinue security updates for iPhone 11 and later models on iOS 18 is a significant factor in this upgrade mandate. Users must now install iOS 26.2 to ensure their devices are ...

Is iOS 26.2 out yet? When Apple could drop next update

Apple's iOS 26.2 update is expected to be released between December 11 and December 15, 2025. The update will introduce several new features, including a "Tinted" mode, a Sleep Score, and enhanced ...