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 ...

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 ...

Is iOS 26.2 out yet? Why Apple recommends iOS 26 update for AI, security

Are you still running iOS 18? Apple recommends updating to the newest system. Here's when iPhone users can expect iOS 26.2 to drop and how to do it.
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When is Apple iOS 26.2 coming out? iPhone update, time in New Jersey

Have you upgraded your iPhone to iOS 26 yet, or still running iOS 18? Apple's iOS 26.2 release date may come out today, Dec. 8, 2025, or this week, and the new iPhone and iPad updates have a slew of ...