Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 and iOS 18.7.8, along with a warning to update your iPhone now. Here's what you need to know.

Apple has released a new update for iPhone and iPad users: iOS 26.4.2. It addresses a critical security flaw and improves device performance, making it a must-download for all eligible users. The update addresses a significant issue where deleted notifications were still being stored on

Apple is set to release iOS 26.5 in May 2026. From the return of end-to-end encryption for RCS and new 'Suggested Places' in Maps.

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth betas.

The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the

OS 26.5 RC adds end to end encryption for RCS messaging with the beta feature, tightening chat security for supported threads.

Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the third betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.

Apple’s iOS 26 for iPhone got off to a rough start when it was finally released to the public in September of last year. Its new Liquid Glass design language remained unpolished in many areas, and the operating system harbored a fair amount of bugs.

Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update is expected to be previewed at WWDC 2026, with rumors pointing to major upgrades focused on artificial intelligence.