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.

iOS 26 Mandatory for Newer iPhones: Apple Disables iOS 18 Update Option

While iOS 18.7.3 is available with important security improvements, only older iPhones will receive it. Owners of newer devices must use iOS 26.2.

iOS 26.3 release date: Here’s when the next iPhone update will arrive

Apple’s first iPhone update of the new year isn’t far off: here’s the expected iOS 26.3 release date for all users.

You Can No Longer Downgrade to iOS 26.1

Apple has stopped signing iOS 26.1, meaning that iPhone users can no longer downgrade to that software version via Finder on ...

Apple releases first iOS 26.3 beta for iPhone

Apple has released the first iOS 26.3 developer beta for iPhone. One change we already expect is a joint collaboration between Apple and Google that should make switching between iOS and Android ...
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Apple iOS 18.6 Release Date: When Will The Next Major iPhone Update Go Live?

Apple's iOS 18.6 Release Candidate arrived July 21. The public release is expected around July 28, likely Monday. Compatible with iPhones from XS, this update focuses on bug fixes and minor changes, ...