Apple is encouraging iPhone customers who’re nonetheless working iOS 18 to improve to iOS 26 by making the iOS 26 software program improve possibility extra outstanding.
Since iOS 26 launched in September, it has been displayed as an non-compulsory improve on the backside of the Software program Replace interface within the Settings app. iOS 18 has been the default working system possibility, and customers working iOS 18 have seen iOS 18 updates entrance and heart.
Beginning in the present day, that is altering. iOS 18 customers who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26 will now see iOS 26.1 because the really useful iOS replace within the Settings app. iOS 18 updates are nonetheless an possibility, however are actually displayed on the backside of the app.
Apple is not forcing customers to improve to iOS 26, however it’s pushing the replace extra closely than it was earlier than in an effort to extend set up numbers. Some customers could also be hesitant to improve to iOS 26 due to the Liquid Glass design overhaul that makes main adjustments to the iPhone interface.
Permitting customers to remain on the prior-generation model of iOS is an possibility that Apple has offered since iOS 15, however it would not final without end. Proper now, Apple is offering iOS 18 safety updates to those that select to remain on that working system, however that will cease within the coming months.
After pushing individuals to improve to iOS 26 by making the choice extra outstanding, Apple will seemingly take away the choice to remain on iOS 18, offering iOS 26 as the one improve accessible on units that assist the newer software program. Ultimately, prospects who wish to keep updated on safety fixes might want to transition to iOS 26, although Apple will proceed to supply iOS 18 updates for units that don’t assist iOS 26.
Apple hasn’t launched iOS 26 adoption numbers, so it’s unclear how many individuals have determined to improve. Apple sometimes updates its iOS numbers a number of months after a brand new model of iOS launches, so we may get particulars in January or February.
Upgrading to iOS 26 from iOS 18 is irreversible, and Apple doesn’t present a option to downgrade again to the prior model of iOS.
(Thanks, Nicolás!)
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