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Apple Preparing iOS 18.7 for iPhones as iOS 26 Release Date Nears
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So, it's the end of the road for my Red XR. Sigh.
I'll drag it to 2026, though, to get seven years out of it.
I'll drag it to 2026, though, to get seven years out of it.
Hopefully they will release the IPSW for everyone who desires to perform a clean install to stay there for the foreseeable future, with a clean, stable operating system…
I know, some of them related to basic features. I think they just gave up with iOS 18 and now they’re focused on iOS 26.
yesterday i went to apple store, i asked the store manager if there is an option to upgrade the case of the air pods pro 2nd generation from lighting to usb c, she along with her team said that is not possible and you have to buy a completely new air pods pro 2nd generation with usb c option, i came back home did some research technically it is possible, i made a complaint to apple as welland maybe slows things down on the old hardware
I'm mentally preparing myself to switching to Android.
all i want next week is confirmation that Apple will present same phone for 6th time in a row
all i want next week is confirmation that Apple will present same phone for 6th time in a row
such an exciting time...new devices new operating systems...oh apple, how I love thee, let me count the ways...
what is this mess ppl are talking about with 18?? I have a short term memory when it comes to apple....they can almost do no wrong...nevertheless, ive had a very smooth experience with 18....no lost files or anything crazy as far as I can tell....I think ppl just exaggerate to have things to complain about...so tell me, specifically, what makes 18 so gawd awfffFFull???
and im curious...why are you steering clear of 26? is it to wait out the bugs? peace
what is this mess ppl are talking about with 18?? I have a short term memory when it comes to apple....they can almost do no wrong...nevertheless, ive had a very smooth experience with 18....no lost files or anything crazy as far as I can tell....I think ppl just exaggerate to have things to complain about...so tell me, specifically, what makes 18 so gawd awfffFFull???
and im curious...why are you steering clear of 26? is it to wait out the bugs? peace
So...you enjoy the Photos app?
I give credit to both of these opinions. Also, credit to another community member on this site revealing iAppleBytes' YouTube channel testing each iOS release days after installing in regards to battery use & drain.
They even provide the tested iPhone's battery health to give you the opportunity for an even more informative decision with how to proceed. Moving forward on my 13 Mini & 14 Pro, this is what I will be watching before installing any more iOS 18 updates.
I lived on iOS 16.7.2 on my 14 pro until August 1st. I’ll probably hang on to iOS 18.7 until around then next year once 26 is finally done. iOS 18.6.2 has been ok on my 14pro but I miss my ram management of iOS 16. I feel like I’ve lost about 2GB when I updated. Probably all the new features that I mostly don’t use. 🤷🏻♂️
It took getting used to but it’s great and should get even better with iOS 26.
Very customizable. I’m sure it was no easy task for the coders and such at Apple. I’m in awe at their technical majesty.
…It’s just missing arrange video files by size. That would be too clutch : (
Hopefully iOS26-supporting phones can also install 18.7 and not to be forced to go to iOS 26. I always wait a full year to upgrade to the latest, I've just did iOS18 this week in both iPhone and iPad.
I’m going to throw in a question here, a legitimate question because I’m not sure if this could be the case.
With a new major version, a big number of new features are implemented. This new features carry with them bugs, some of them may be open windows (vulnerabilities) for new malware exploits. Many of this bugs, opened by the new features introduced with the major version, are usually, mostly, fixed by the end of the iOS cycle, in summer, with versions x.6 and x.7.
Would it be safe to say that, purely from the security standpoint, it’s safer to stay on iOS 18.7 for a while (let’s say until iOS 26.3 or 26.4) rather than jumping to a whole new system such as 26.0, 26.0.1, 26.0.2, 26.1, etc? Or is there something I’m missing, and it’s actually safer -again, from a security standpoint- to install iOS 26.0.2 rather than staying in 18.7? Thank you
With a new major version, a big number of new features are implemented. This new features carry with them bugs, some of them may be open windows (vulnerabilities) for new malware exploits. Many of this bugs, opened by the new features introduced with the major version, are usually, mostly, fixed by the end of the iOS cycle, in summer, with versions x.6 and x.7.
Would it be safe to say that, purely from the security standpoint, it’s safer to stay on iOS 18.7 for a while (let’s say until iOS 26.3 or 26.4) rather than jumping to a whole new system such as 26.0, 26.0.1, 26.0.2, 26.1, etc? Or is there something I’m missing, and it’s actually safer -again, from a security standpoint- to install iOS 26.0.2 rather than staying in 18.7? Thank you
Definitely. iOS 26 has been tested for some time so I don't expect any big issue, but of course once it is send into the wild, things could arise. My case is a bit extreme waiting almost a full cycle, but I would say .3 and .4 should be a good candidate to jump in. It just depends if there is a killer feature that you need since day 0. If you can wait, I would do so.
Before we go to the trouble of compiling a lengthy list and backing it up with sources from other users:
How many bugs does it take for you and others to stop dismissing them as “isolated cases” and accept that the bunch of bugs don't meet the standards and expectations of Apple and its fans?
Sigh....well, my 15+ went from an iAppleBytes battery score of 6600 to 6400 when I updated to 17.6.1. The 18 iOS has dropped the score even lower. I will stay on 17.6.1 unless 18.7 takes the 15 scores and gets them back up.
As for iOS 26, not sure yet, but I need battery more than I need Liquid Glass. As it seems Apple is determined not to give the owner of their phone the ability to disable LG altogether, I suspect I will never upgrade to iOS 26.
As for iOS 26, not sure yet, but I need battery more than I need Liquid Glass. As it seems Apple is determined not to give the owner of their phone the ability to disable LG altogether, I suspect I will never upgrade to iOS 26.
