Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.5.2 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.1, an update that added a charging fix for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models.

iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.5.2 includes security fixes for the iPhone and iPad.

Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26 because iOS 27 is launching in just a few months. iOS 27 is available to developers now, with a public beta coming in July.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes

 

[jz0309]

Security updates are always welcome!

 

[Dmoney77]

Finally! The update arrived in a massive 15.32 GB for my 15 Pro. Hopefully, this fixes the excessive battery drain.

 

[Reeneman]

Finally! The update arrived in a massive 15.32 GB for my 15 Pro. Hopefully, this fixes the excessive battery drain.

The incremental file sizes shown on the update screen are mostly broken since iOS 18.
Don’t think it’s that large when you coming from 26.5.1
And as always… such a little point update contains bugfixes and security update and mostly likely won’t change anything significantly in terms of the battery life.

 

[tonyisit]

The incremental file sizes shown on the update screen are mostly broken since iOS 18.
Don’t think it’s that large when you coming from 26.5.1
And as always… such a little point update contains bugfixes and security update and mostly likely won’t change anything significantly in terms of the battery life.

coming from 26.5.1 on my phone and ipad its its 14 GB and 10GB on my ipad

 

[Black_Mage]

Installing now.

 

[goonie4life9]

This is definitely the BEST, MOST SECURE version of OS 26 that Apple has ever released. This truly is the purest vision of OS 26, designed for ultra pros.

At this point, might as well just repeat the Apple PR speak, because they sure aren't open with what security issues this actually fixes.

 

[Astuces iOS]

You miss nothing from being on iOS 27 !

 

[I7guy]

Installed and working.

 

[podycust]

This is definitely the BEST, MOST SECURE version of OS 26 that Apple has ever released. This truly is the purest vision of OS 26, designed for ultra pros.

At this point, might as well just repeat the Apple PR speak, because they sure aren't open with what security issues this actually fixes.

They are…

About the security content of iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 – Apple Support (UK)

This update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 betas. This document describes the security content of iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2.

support.apple.com

 

[TwoBytes]

For the love of God, I hope this fixes the awful battery drain.

 

[Black_Mage]

For the love of God, I hope this fixes the awful battery drain.

I was just thinking my battery seems to be draining faster recently. I’m glad to know it’s not just me.

 

[DENIS O KEEFFE]

I most greatly welcome updates for security for iOS, i wouldn’t ever miss out on a security update, it’s the most important and most essential feature to keep updated

 

[svish]

Good to see these security updates. Might wait for a few days before updating or even wait till 26.6 is released.

 

[goonie4life9]

They are…

About the security content of iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 – Apple Support (UK)

This update delivers security fixes that were first made available in the iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 betas. This document describes the security content of iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2.

support.apple.com

They aren’t when they bury it behind a link and use wording most people won’t understand. They could easily include summary bullets on the notes that appear on the Update settings.

 

[now i see it]

The release notes for 26.5.2 are jaw dropping—- endless WebKit fixes for Safari vulnerabilities.

 

[B4U]

Did they wake up and correct the mistake of adding ads in Apple Maps?
No? Then never mind. 🤣
It is just a matter of time when I will give up and delete the Apple Maps app.

 

[boswald]

Updated just fine on the ol' tank (14 PM). Didn't notice any drain or gain as far as the battery goes though.

 

[TFrank2]

Finally! The update arrived in a massive 15.32 GB for my 15 Pro. Hopefully, this fixes the excessive battery drain.

Looking like 2.8 GB for my 14 and 11.25 GB for my 15P.

 

[boswald]

Looking like 2.8 GB for my 14 and 11.25 GB for my 15P.

That's what it was for me, too: 2.8GB

 

[p96]

Did they wake up and correct the mistake of adding ads in Apple Maps?
No? Then never mind. 🤣
It is just a matter of time when I will give up and delete the Apple Maps app.

What ad-free maps app will you replace it with?

 

[joshwithachance]

Can it fix the subpar battery life I started experiencing after installing 26.5/26.5.1 on my 17PM?

 

[honglong1976]

Battery drain was awful and phone always hot. It’s more than a security update it’s 6.2GB on an iPhone 14 Pro plus.

So far so good. After the update my phone feels cool again (no battery drain). Let’s see.

 

[ifxf]

I most greatly welcome updates for security for iOS, i wouldn’t ever miss out on a security update, it’s the most important and most essential feature to keep updated

Odds are these security fixes were detected by AI so probably have been in the code for years.

 

[B4U]

What ad-free maps app will you replace it with?

I am still looking around for that.
Looks like TomTom is not showing me ads at the moment.