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Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and MoreApple today released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2, with all of the updates containing security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes. Apple has yet to provide a list of specific security fixes included in each update, but that information should be available soon, so stay tuned.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Golden GateRelated Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security FixesApple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.5.2 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.1, an update that added a charging fix for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models. iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.5.2 includes security fixes for the iPhone and iPad. Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26 because iOS 27 is launching in just a few months. ‌iOS 27‌ is available to developers now, with a public beta coming in July.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Charging Issue on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Models

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Charging Issue on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 ModelsApple today released iOS 26.5.1, a minor update to iOS 26. The software is available three weeks after iOS 26.5 came out, and appears to only be available for the iPhone Air and all models in the iPhone 17 lineup. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, the update fixes a previously documented charging issue with ‌iPhone Air‌ and ‌iPhone 17‌ models.This update addresses an issue for a small number of users that may prevent wired charging on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained.Apple's work on ‌iOS 26‌ is winding down as it prepares to introduce iOS 27 at the June 8 WWDC keynote event.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, iPhone 17, iPhone AirBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral), iPhone Air (Neutral)Related Forums: iOS 26, iPhone This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Charging Issue on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Models" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps UpdatesApple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes nearly two months after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released iOS 16.7.16 and iOS 18.7.9 for older devices unable to run ‌iOS 26‌. iOS 26.5 introduces end-to-end encryption for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. E2EE for ‌RCS‌ requires both participants in the conversation to have a carrier that supports the feature, and carriers will be rolling out support over time. Encrypted ‌RCS‌ messages have a small lock symbol, and match the end-to-end encryption protections of iMessage. In the Maps app, there is a new "Suggested Places" section that displays recommendations based on location and recent searches. The Maps app is getting ads this summer, and the groundwork for ads is included in iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5. Apple added a new Pride Luminance wallpaper that matches the Pride Luminance Apple Watch face and Apple Watch band. The updates are largely the same on iPad. Apple's release notes for the update are below.This update includes the following enhancements: - End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) in Messages is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time. For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/109526 - Pride Luminance wallpaper that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available for download - Suggested Places in Maps displays recommendations based on what's trending nearby and your recent searches For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100 Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit: https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/ Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:https://support.apple.com/125039iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 may be some of the last updates that we get with new features. Apple is shifting its focus to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, new updates that will be previewed at WWDC next month.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: RCSRelated Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 With Bug Fixes

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 With Bug FixesApple today released minor iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates are available two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings → General → Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, the software updates contain unspecified bug fixes and security updates. Apple also released iOS 18.7.8 for older iPhones that are not updated to iOS 26. Apple is already beta testing iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the next versions of ‌iOS 26‌ that will likely launch later in May.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 With Bug Fixes" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug FixesApple today released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, the software updates contain unspecified "bug fixes." Apple is already beta testing iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the next versions of ‌iOS 26‌ that will likely launch later in April or in May.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With New Emoji, Playlist Playground, Purchase Sharing Changes and More

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With New Emoji, Playlist Playground, Purchase Sharing Changes and MoreApple today released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes six weeks after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.4 adds a new Apple Music feature called Playlist Playground, which uses AI to generate playlists for you based on text-based prompts. You can ask for moods, feelings, occasions, and more when making a request. The update also has new emoji characters, a useful change to payment methods for Purchase Sharing in family groups, and much more. Apple's notes for the update are below. Apple Music - Playlist Playground (beta) generates a playlist from your description, complete with a title, description, and tracklist - Concerts helps you discover nearby shows from artists in your library and recommends new artists based on what you listen to - Offline Music Recognition in Control Center identifies songs without an internet connection and delivers results automatically when you're back online - Ambient Music widget for Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing brings curated playlists to the Home Screen - Full screen backgrounds give album and playlist pages a more immersive look Accessibility - Reduce bright effects setting minimizes bright flashes when tapping on elements like buttons - Subtitle and caption settings are available from the captions icon while viewing media, making them easier to find, customize, and preview - Reduce Motion setting more reliably reduces the animations of Liquid Glass for users sensitive to on screen motion This update also includes the following enhancements: - 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard - Freeform gains advanced image creation and editing tools, and a premium content library, joining Apple Creator Studio - Mark reminders as urgent from the Quick Toolbar or by touching and holding, and filter for urgent reminders in your Smart Lists - Purchase Sharing lets adult members in Family Sharing groups use their own payment method when making purchases, without relying on the family organizer - Improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100 Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. To learn more, please visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/. Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: https://support.apple.com/125039 We should be getting iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas in the near future, perhaps as soon as this week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With New Emoji, Playlist Playground, Purchase Sharing Changes and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3Apple today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes almost two months after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 include unspecified bug fixes and security updates, but there are a couple features that Apple didn't highlight. The updates add a tool for transitioning from an Apple device to an Android device. Transfers are able to be started during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can be done without having to download apps from Apple and Google. The transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone numbers, and more, and it's not too surprising that Apple isn't advertising it. Data transfers were already possible, though not quite as simple, and Apple likely doesn't want to encourage users to move to a different platform. In December, the European Union took credit for the new transfer tool, touting it as an example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) benefits users and developers. Google and Apple apparently implemented the feature because the DMA requires services to offer interoperability to prevent customers from being locked in to an operating system. The two companies opted to add the functionality worldwide rather than just in the EU. iOS 26.3 includes a setting to limit carrier location tracking, though it is limited to a few select carriers worldwide. In the United States, only Boost Mobile is supporting the feature as of now. EE and BT in the UK offer it, as does Telekom in Germany and AIS and True in Thailand. It is a feature available only for devices with C1 or C1X modems. In the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple added other Europe-only changes for third-party wearables, which were shared by the European Commission. Devices like headphones and smartwatches will be able to use some of the same functionality available to the AirPods and the Apple Watch going forward. Proximity pairing will allow third-party devices to pair with an iOS device in an AirPods-like one-tap way by bringing an accessory close to an iPhone or an iPad. Third-party accessories like smart watches will be able to receive richer notifications from the ‌iPhone‌, which are able to be viewed and interacted with. Apple is allowing notifications to be forwarded to a single connected device, so turning on notifications for a third-party watch disables notifications on the Apple Watch. While these features have been tested in iOS 26.3, they may have been removed for the release version of the software and could come in a future update. Most of the beta testing period focused on bug fixes and these EU-specific features, so there isn't a lot that's new in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. We are expecting a lot more to be added in iOS 26.4, and the first beta of iOS 26.4 could come this month.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support

macrumors.comApple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 SupportApple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2.1 adds support for the next-generation AirTag that Apple introduced today. The AirTag 2 features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, improving the Precision Finding feature. The update also includes unspecified bug fixes, according to Apple's release notes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones unable to run ‌iOS 26‌. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums