Should I update?
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Latest iPadOS 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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iPadOS 27.0.1
28 Sep 2026
No published security contentThis update provides bug fixes for your iPad.
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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iPadOS 26.7.1
28 Sep 2026
Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPad.
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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iPadOS 27
14 Sep 2026
126 security fixes (CVE)A new major release — see what changed in iPadOS 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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iPadOS 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 iPad.
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
- 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 in Accessibility Settings limits bright flashes on UI elements when tapped
- Subtitle and caption settings are easier to find when viewing media, with real-time preview available directly from the captions icon
- This update also includes the following enhancements:
- Support for AirPods Max 2
- 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard
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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iPadOS 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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iPadOS 26.6.1
17 Aug 2026
35 security fixes (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPad.
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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iPadOS 18.7.10
17 Aug 2026
131 security fixes (CVE) Some models onlyThis update provides security fixes for your iPad.
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
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iPadOS 26.6
27 Jul 2026
97 security fixes (CVE)This update includes bug fixes, security updates and optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for iPadOS 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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iPadOS 26.5.2
29 Jun 2026
38 security fixes (CVE)This update provides security fixes for your iPad.
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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iPadOS 26.5
11 May 2026
67 security fixes (CVE)This update introduces a downloadable Pride Luminance wallpaper, along with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad
More from Apple's release notes
- This update includes the following enhancements:
- 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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iPadOS 18.7.9
11 May 2026
49 security fixes (CVE) Some models onlyThis update provides bug fixes and security updates for your iPad.
Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation
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iPadOS 17.7.11
11 May 2026
1 security fix (CVE) Some models onlyAvailable for: iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, and iPad 6th 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 iPadOS 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 iPadOS 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 iPadOS 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
- 1 About the security content of iPadOS 17.7.11 support.apple.com