Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.
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Apple recommends users install iOS 26 if they haven't yet. Here's why

Apple is now recommending that users update from iOS 18 to the newer iOS 26 operating system. The iOS 26 update includes a new "Liquid Glass" interface, call screening features, and upgrades to Apple ...
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When does iOS 26.2 drop? Why Apple recommends updating to iOS 26 now

Apple is now recommending that iPhone users update to iOS 26, changing it from an optional upgrade. Users with an iPhone 11 or newer can download and install the iOS 26 update. While users can remain ...

iOS 26.3 release date: Here’s when the next iPhone update will arrive

Apple’s first iPhone update of the new year isn’t far off: here’s the expected iOS 26.3 release date for all users.

iOS 18.7.3—Which iPhones Can Run Apple’s Critical New Update?

Apple has released iOS 18.7.3, but it's not available for all iPhones. As Apple tries to push users to iOS 26.2, which ...
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iOS 26.2 Release Date: Apple May Launch Next iPhone Update Sooner Than Thought

Did you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 26 yet? It’s available for all models from the iPhone 11 onwards. But until now, Apple has also readied a version of last year’s iOS 18 so that users reluctant to ...