Still on an Older iOS? Apple Says You Should Install iOS 26.2 Now: Here's Why

OS 26.2 is now available with these new features 🚨 pic.twitter.com/5ko9IYDBNa — Apple Hub (@theapplehub) December 12, 2025 ...

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.

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 ...
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Is it safe to install iOS 26 on older iPhones like the 11 and SE?

Apple says the upcoming iOS 26, expected in a polished “release” version in September, will support devices back to the iPhone 11 from September 2019 and second-generation iPhone SE from April ...

iOS 26.1: Why Apple is pushing the update and why you need to install it now?

Although Apple continues to release security fixes for the older iOS 18, the company now considers iOS 26.1 the superior choice for long-term security and a reliable user experience.

iOS 26.2 update: Here’s why Apple wants you to update your iPhone

Apple is urging users to install the iOS 26.2 update due to active security threats, limited patch availability on older versions, and new protections designed to safeguard iPhone users.

When does iOS 26.2 drop? Why Apple recommends updating to iOS 26 now

Apple is changing its tactics and recommending that iPhone users update to the latest version, rather than leaving it as ...