US EditionDownload iOS 18.6 Now Before Apple Releases iOS 26 This Fall
JUL 29 – The update improves performance, security, battery life, and fixes bugs including a Photos issue for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR users, marking the last major upgrade for these models.
- Apple Inc. released iOS 18.6 for iPhone users, including updates to the Photos app and European Union features, with rollout over several hours.
- With no interim security release since May 12, 2025, Apple Inc. positioned iOS 18.6 as the final major upgrade for supported devices.
- Beyond user-facing changes, iOS 18.6 includes performance optimizations and battery life improvements, and fixes a Photos app bug, Apple said.
- To install iOS 18.6, users must go to Settings > General > Software Update and ensure at least 5 to 6 GB of free storage, with rollout continuing over several hours.
- As devices prepare for upcoming updates, Apple has not announced plans for iOS 18.6.1 following the last update on May 12, 2025.
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