Most iPhone users are still running iOS 18, with iOS 26 adoption slow: report

Statcounter data indicates that iOS 26 is lagging significantly behind predecessors in adoption, with most users opting to stay on iOS 18.

Are people updating to iOS 26? Here’s what the data reportedly shows

Statcounter data indicates that iOS 26 is lagging significantly behind predecessors in adoption, with most users opting to stay on iOS 18.
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iOS 18: Which iPhones won’t be able to get Apple’s next update?

Apple unveiled the expansive iOS 18 update on Monday during its World Wide Developers Conference. In addition to AI-powered ...
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Apple is now pushing iOS 18 users to get iOS 26, but not everyone is happy –here are 3 reasons why

Apple has started encouraging iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26 Many people are reluctant for a wide range of reasons Fortunately, most of these issues are temporary or can be fixed It’s usually a ...
CNET

Not Ready for iOS 26? 10 iOS 18 Tweaks You Can Make Instead

In Dark mode, the background image also changes. Apple's default iOS 18 wallpaper dynamically changes from light to dark as ...
Forbes

iOS 18.7 Vs iOS 26— Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose

Apple’s iOS 26 is here, alongside an update for those who want to wait to upgrade to the latest iPhone software, iOS 18.7. Update Sept. 24, 2025: This article, originally published on Sept.22, has ...
Forbes

Apple To Release iOS 18.7.3: Is This The Last iPhone Update For Those Refusing iOS 26.2?

On Friday, Dec. 12, Apple released the latest software for the iPhone, iOS 26.2. Almost unprecedentedly, it was released on a Friday instead of the usual Moday or Tuesday — Apple was determined not to ...
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Apple closes the door on downgrading iPhone from iOS 26 to iOS 18

A week after the release of iOS 26, Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2. So, you can no longer downgrade your iPhone from iOS 26 to iOS 18. This move is standard practice for Apple. It usually stops ...
PC Magazine

Make Sure You Really Want iOS 26. There's No Going Back to iOS 18

For those on the older software, Apple released iOS 18.7 last week, but an IPSW file for it has yet to become available for download. Without the corresponding IPSW file, it’s not possible to ...
KTLA

Downloaded iOS 26? Try these new features first

Apple’s biggest iPhone software update in years is here. iOS 26 introduces a bold new design called Liquid Glass, along with a bunch of new tricks worth trying. But remember: you don’t have to update ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 18.7.2 is Out – What’s New

Apple has officially released iOS 18.7.2, a software update designed to enhance security and improve performance for eligible iPhones. If you own an iPhone XS or newer, this update is strongly ...
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Don't Like iOS 26? Here are 18 Features That Might Change Your Mind

In iOS 26, Visual Intelligence kicks in the moment you take a screenshot. As soon as you take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail ...