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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First Things to Do After You’re Forced to Update to iOS 26

Apple is making iPhone owners upgrade to iOS 26 for security reasons. Here’s what to change first to make the update more ...

iOS 26.2: Apple Abruptly Cancels Key iOS 18.7.3 Update For Millions Of iPhone Users

If you’ve been waiting for iOS 18.7.3 to reach your iPhone, it looks like it’s been scrapped. Here’s what to know.

Apple releases iOS 26.2 and new Edge Light tool. Here's how to try all the OS updates

Apple released new updates to its core operating systems today, with the 26.2 versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS available now.
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Not Ready for iOS 26? 10 iOS 18 Tweaks You Can Make Instead

In Dark mode, the background image also changes. Apple's default iOS 18 wallpaper dynamically changes from light to dark as ...

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 ...