Apple has released a minor bugfix update to iOS 26 aimed primarily at fixing a few problems with the new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air phones. But there are a couple of fixes that affect everyone. There are no new features in this release. Those are coming in iOS 26.1.
Here are the release notes:
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone, including fixes for the following issues:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may occasionally disconnect on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models
- A small number of iPhone users may be unable to connect to a cellular network after updating to iOS 26
- Photos taken under certain lighting conditions with iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models may include unexpected artifacts
- App icons may appear blank after adding a custom tint
- VoiceOver may become disabled for some users after updating to iOS 26
In addition, there is one relatively minor security update as part of this release.
To update your iPhone, open Settings, then select General and Software Update, and follow the prompts.
Author: Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Macworld
Jason has written about technology for more than 25 years - first in the gaming press, then focusing on enthusiast PCs and general technology. He enjoys learning how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.