Forced to upgrade to 26.2 from 18.7.2 in order to maintain security even though 18.7.3, which has the same security patches as 26.2, exists for some users. I take this as an indication that Apple is trending to a Redmond-like ethos and beginning to ignore consumer preferences.
As of this month, "Apple has quietly changed things. There is an iOS 18.7.3 update that patches the same vulnerabilities [as iOS 26.2]. But if your iPhone is capable of running iOS 26, Apple won’t let you install it. Which means if you own an iPhone 11, an iPhone SE (2nd gen) or anything newer, your choice is to upgrade to iOS 26.2 or continue using a device that isn’t fully secure. By contrast, Mac users can opt for macOS Tahoe 26.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3."
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As of this month, "Apple has quietly changed things. There is an iOS 18.7.3 update that patches the same vulnerabilities [as iOS 26.2]. But if your iPhone is capable of running iOS 26, Apple won’t let you install it. Which means if you own an iPhone 11, an iPhone SE (2nd gen) or anything newer, your choice is to upgrade to iOS 26.2 or continue using a device that isn’t fully secure. By contrast, Mac users can opt for macOS Tahoe 26.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.3."
Why Apple forcing you to upgrade to iOS 26 is not OK
Have you upgraded to iOS 26 yet?
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