Should I update?
Pick your device and the version it runs. You get a plain answer built from Apple's security releases and release notes — and the rule behind it.
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Latest iOS updates
From Apple's security releases page, with each update's security notes and release notes. Choose your model above for a personal answer.
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iOS 27.0.1
28 Sep 2026
No published security contentThis update provides bug fixes for your iPhone, including fixes for the following issues:
More from Apple's release notes
- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may unexpectedly restart when Face ID fails to authenticate
- A color artifact may appear on photos captured at 2x under certain lighting conditions at f/1.48 on a small number of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices
- Opening Notification Center and Control Center simultaneously may cause the touchscreen to become unresponsive
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Air 4th generation and later, iPad 9th generation and later, and iPad mini 6th generation and later
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iOS 26.7.1
28 Sep 2026
Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 27
14 Sep 2026
126 security fixes (CVE)A new major release — see what changed in iOS 27.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Air 4th generation and later, iPad 9th generation and later, and iPad mini 6th generation and later
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iOS 26.7
14 Sep 2026
82 security fixes (CVE)This update introduces Playlist Playground and Concerts in Apple Music, and 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
More from Apple's release notes
- 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:
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 26.6.2
8 Sep 2026
No published security contentThis update fixes an issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 26.6.1
17 Aug 2026
35 security fixes (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 18.7.10
17 Aug 2026
131 security fixes (CVE) Some models onlyThis update provides security fixes for your iPhone.
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
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iOS 26.6
27 Jul 2026
97 security fixes (CVE)This update includes bug fixes, security updates and optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for iOS 27.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 26.5.2
29 Jun 2026
38 security fixes (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 26.5.1
1 Jun 2026
No published security content Some models onlyThis 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.
Available for: iPhone 17 (all models) and iPhone Air
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iOS 26.5
11 May 2026
67 security fixes (CVE)This update introduces support for end-to-end encrypted RCS (beta) messaging and a downloadable Pride Luminance wallpaper, along with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone
More from Apple's release notes
- 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
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
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iOS 18.7.9
11 May 2026
49 security fixes (CVE) Some models onlyThis update provides bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
How Osnivo decides
- Update now — a newer update for your model and branch has published security fixes (marked urgent when Apple says an issue may have been exploited), or Apple's newer updates for your model are only on a newer major release.
- Update when convenient — newer updates exist, but Apple published no security content for them.
- You're up to date — you run the newest update Apple lists for your model on that branch. Moving to a new major release stays your call.
We cover updates released since 15 Sep 2025. Counts are the CVE entries on Apple's security notes; “No published security content” means Apple's security releases page lists the update with no published CVE entries.
Sources for this page
- 1 Apple security releases support.apple.com
- 1 About iOS 27 Updates support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.7.1 and iPadOS 26.7.1 support.apple.com
- 1 About iOS 26 Updates support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.7 and iPadOS 26.7 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 support.apple.com
- 1 About iOS 18 Updates support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9 support.apple.com