The rumors were true: Apple is skipping past iOS 19 and going right to iOS 26 — and it's bringing some pretty cool new features with it. For starters, the iPhone is finally getting a fresh home and ...

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.

While iOS 18.7.3 is available with important security improvements, only older iPhones will receive it. Owners of newer devices must use iOS 26.2.

Apple's iOS 26 operating system is launching on September 15. The new operating system features perks for CarPlay users. Apple's "awe-dropping" event on Sept. 9 gave fans of the brand and iPhone users ...