Apple drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

iOS 26.3 public beta 3 available now, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 beta 3 for public beta testers. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta software.

iOS 26.3 brings Android switching, third-party watch support, and new privacy controls

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 26.3, introducing easier switching from iPhone to Android, notification forwarding to third-party wearables, and new privacy controls for location data.

Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Public Beta Testers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming a day after Apple provided the third beta to developers.

iOS 26.3 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone

OS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.

iOS 26.3's new privacy setting lets you hide your exact location

Once iOS 26.3 rolls out, iPhone owners will gain access to a new privacy feature that limits the precision of the location cellular networks can see.
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Apple’s iOS 26.4: A bold step into AI and real-world utility

While iOS 26.3 is shaping up to be a modest update, iOS 26.4 is expected to make a significantly larger impact on the iPhone operating system roadmap.