It’s not that there were no Apple software updates last week. Anyone who bought the new iPad Pro, which went on sale on Wednesday, Oct. 22 alongside the latest MacBook Pro and Apple Vision Pro, had to update to a new version of iPadOS. But that was iPadOS 26.0.1 and was a new build for the latest model only.

Apple quietly rolled out a huge iOS 26.1 update packed with hidden fixes that make your iPhone faster, smarter, and easier to live with every day.

OS 26.1 brings subtle but welcome improvements — a cleaner look, better performance, new languages, and smoother day-to-day use for every iPhone user.

Apple has just released the iOS 26 update, and it brings a bunch of new features to the table, alongside a new tool that lets you escape the effects of Liquid Glass design.

Users have been reporting issues with iOS 26's keyboard, with one YouTube creator showing that the keyboard misregisters inputs when typing.

Discover iOS 26.1’s performance boosts, battery fixes, and AI upgrades. Learn how this update enhances your iPhone experience.

Apple's iOS 26.1 update delivers new features and key security fixes, but many users are reporting 'killer' bugs like severe battery drain, UI lag, and vanishing apps.

iOS 26.1 also brings several critical security patches. Apple patched 50+ vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-43426 that prevents viewing restricted Lock Screen content., CVE-2025-43413 stops remote images loading when disabled, CVE-2025-43452 blocks WebKit code execution via crafted web content, and CVE-2025-43442 fixes kernel memory corruption.

Prepare for iOS 26.1 with this essential guide. Learn how to check compatibility, free up storage, and back up your data before updating.

Apple releases iOS 26.1, adding custom Liquid Glass controls, alarm fixes, and smarter gestures in its most user-focused iPhone update yet.