Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.
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Apple iOS 26.2 update: Check list of compatible iPhones, new features and everything else you should know

Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.2 update with a range of new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Here’s a ...

Is iOS 26.2 out yet? When Apple could drop next update

Apple's iOS 26.2 update is expected to be released between December 11 and December 15, 2025. The update will introduce several new features, including a "Tinted" mode, a Sleep Score, and enhanced ...

Apple To Release iOS 18.7.3: Is This The Last iPhone Update For Those Refusing iOS 26.2?

Apple is about to release an update for every iPhone that can run iOS 26, for users who don’t want it. And it’s probably the last chance to avoid iOS 26.
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iOS 26 Compatible Devices and Supported iPhones: Which Models Miss the Apple Update?

OS 26 compatible devices include iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 and SE 2/3; XS, XR dropped. Apple update adds Liquid Glass UI and AI ...