Apple has issued a message to millions of iPhone users across the UK and beyond.
On its website, the tech company has said that you may need to make some changes to your phone. It notes that people who are experiencing an issue may need to upgrade their current iOS in order to fix any bugs. Specifically, iOS 26.
Urging people to do this now, it further states that by doing so, you will gain access to the “latest features and security enhancements.”
As explained on its Apple Support page, “before downloading new software, back up your device to make sure that you have a copy of your important information.”
Not everyone may be able to get this, though. It explains: “You will only see updates that are compatible with your current software version. If you have not downloaded the most current release, you will not see the option to install the latest release.
Which iPhone models are compatible with iOS 26?
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)
In order to download the latest version, you can make sure you have updates automatically switched on meaning you don’t need to do anything. Alternatively, you can check for updates manually in the Software Update settings.
To turn on automatic updates you can:
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Open Settings.
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Tap General.
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Tap Software Update.
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Tap Automatic Updates.
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Choose one of the following options:
- Automatically Install: When an update is available, iPhone downloads and installs the update overnight while charging and connected to Wi-Fi. You’re notified before an update is installed.
- Automatically Download: Downloads updates automatically when your iPhone connects to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked so you can install them later. To see this option, first turn off Automatically Install.
To manually install software updates:
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Open Settings.
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Tap General.
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Tap Software Update. The screen shows the installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.
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If an update is available, tap Download and Install, then follow the onscreen instructions.
One of the most highly anticipated features of the latest iOS is Liquid Glass. Hailed as its “broadest design update ever”, the “new design across Apple platforms elevates the content people care about most and it creates a unified design language between platforms — all while maintaining the distinct qualities that make each unique.”
Other features include Live Translation, an improved gaming experience, privacy updates and much more. You can read up more through the Apple Developer here.