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'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 ...

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 latest software update might be frustratingly inconvenient but unfortunately, it’s also necessary.

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 ...

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 ...

Apple released a new update for the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, but don't expect any new features.