If your iPhone is one of the ones listed, you need to make sure you’re on the latest iOS software as soon as you can.

Both iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now available to download, but which iPhone and iPad models are supported by Apple's latest updates? Apple confirmed the device requirements for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 at ...

Apple's website offers a list of nearly 200 new features and changes (PDF file) included in the software update, released last month. Apple also shared equivalent lists for iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe.

The simple check is to go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update shows as available and it’s iOS 26.2 despite your iPhone running iOS 18, you need to upgrade now. This despite online ...