Apple has released iOS 26.2.1, an important update that all iPhone users should apply now. Here's what you need to know.

OS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.

Alongside iOS 26.2.1, Apple today released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that are still running that operating system update, eight years after the software was first released. iOS 12.5.8 is available for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 6,

As iOS 26.2 arrives for many Apple iPhone users, here's everything to know about the latest update.

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

Phone users are in a fix after the new iOS 26.2 update, which many users have claimed is draining battery faster.

Apple’s iOS 26 introduces smarter call screening tools that help iPhone users automatically detect, filter, and block annoying spam calls.

In the Settings app, go to Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and choose one of two options: double tap or triple tap. You should see a list of actions you can run by tapping the back of your iPhone, like opening your camera, turning on the flashlight and scrolling up and down. Tap an action or shortcut to enable it with Back Tap.