Note that iOS 26 is still in beta, so these features could be buggy or not work properly. We recommend downloading a beta only on something other than your primary device. Because this isn't the final version of iOS 26, the update might be buggy and battery life may be short so it's best to keep those troubles on a secondary device.

In just few weeks, Apple's annual iPhone event will likely be upon us, which means we'll finally get a look at the newest iPhone 17 lineup. In addition, the company will also give us an official date for downloading iOS 26.

Less than a week after Apple released iOS 18.6.1, a new iPhone update is here, with security to the fore. Apple recommends it to all users. When Apple released iOS 18.6 iPhone update on July 29, you could be forgiven if you thought that was the last release before iOS 26 lands in September.