iOS 26 Breaks Calendar Search for Some iPhone Users

[MacRumors]

iOS 26 breaks search functionality in the Calendar app for some iPhone users, according to comments from affected users across the Apple Support Community, Reddit, X, Facebook, and other online discussion platforms.

The issue is affecting many iPhone models, ranging from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 17 Pro, and it has not been fixed in the first iOS 26.1 beta version.

Affected users attempt to search for an existing calendar event, but no results are found.

The problem does not impact all iPhone users, and certain search phrases may still yield results, so it appears to be a bit of a hit-or-miss situation.

The first complaints about the issue surfaced during iOS 26 beta testing, but the problem has gained more attention since the update was released last week.

Apple's support representatives have informed customers that the company is aware of the issue and will be implementing a fix in a future software update, so keep your iPhone up to date. It is unclear if the fix will arrive in iOS 26.0.1 or iOS 26.1.

Article Link: iOS 26 Breaks Calendar Search for Some iPhone Users

 

[nt5672]

If Apple cannot get simple search right, how in the world will they ever be able to get AI right?

 

[JulienCasey]

This is the second ios 26 bug. First the wifi disconnecting problem and now this.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Who needs their calendar to work right anyways?

What's important is that your phone now knows you have a purple Apple case and can pour purple "tint" all over everything.

 

[bmark]

This is the second ios 26 bug. First the wifi disconnecting problem and now this.

The whole iOS is a buggy as hell!

 

[dreamerstree]

I had this issue in one of the early beta builds. Fixed it by turning calendar sync off, restarting the phone, and then turning the calendar back on.

 

[bmark]

If Apple cannot get simple search right, how in the world will they ever be able to get AI right?

They won't, that's why they are trying to get gemini.

 

[GfPQqmcRKUvP]

Every f***ing iOS update breaks one of the searches (calendar, email, etc).

 

[turbineseaplane]

I had this issue in one of the early beta builds. Fixed it by turning calendar sync off, restarting the phone, and then turning the calendar back on.

Amazing how Apple land has turned into "stuff we used to tease Windows & Android about".

 

[vouder17]

I fixed it by turning icloud calendar on and off in settings.
Account > iCloud > saved to iCloud > iCloud calendar > toggle use on this iPhone on and off (keep on iPhone) and merge

 

[Gregsmith30]

I fixed it by turning icloud calendar on and off in settings.
Account > iCloud > saved to iCloud > iCloud calendar > toggle use on this iPhone on and off (keep on iPhone) and merge

This worked to fix the bug for me

 

[WarmWinterHat]

This is the second ios 26 bug. First the wifi disconnecting problem and now this.

Oh, there are a lot more than two.

 

[Taq'aix]

No article about the whistling sound defect of the AirPods Pro 3?

 

[TVreporter]

You’re Gregorian-ing wrong…

 

[bmark]

No article about the whistling sound defect of the AirPods Pro 3?

It's probably software related as Apple hamsters ran out of energy to actually test it.

 

[bondjw07]

I'm having a similar issue, adding a new item in the calendar used to auto-populate details from previous calendar items of a similar name. For example if I type "dentist" it would give me an option to select a prior appointment with a similar name and it would fill in the address detail. This isn't happening at all anymore. Very annoying.

 

[Konigi]

It was also happening to me on the previous OS (Sequoia). A word I knew was in a past event's title, but no result. Went back manually and found it.

 

[Paddle1]

Why does Apple insist on trapping their users on what appears to be a rushed x.0 release?

 

[nt5672]

Why does Apple insist on trapping their users on what appears to be a rushed x.0 release?

Because Cook has NO basic understanding of technology. He is a supply chain/number guy and has no concept that buggy code will eventually bring Apple down no matter how good the supply chain is with China.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Why does Apple insist on trapping their users on what appears to be a rushed x.0 release?

Reading some of the posts around here, it seems to boil the frog.

I'm seeing things like:

"it's growing on me ... and even though there are XYZ issues and my WiFi keeps disconnecting and CarPlay keeps cycling on and off, legibility is just OK and icons are a little weird... I'm starting to like the look!".

lmao

This ecosystem is such a cult. It's incredible.

 

[zenmacx]

While it's understandable that a major OS upgrade like 26 is very complex, it does seem like Apple has rushed it out before it was ready.

With plenty of resources, they seem reluctant to spend the time and money necessary for proper quality control.

As a result it’s their loyal customers who suffer.

 

[Radeon85]

This is the second ios 26 bug. First the wifi disconnecting problem and now this.

And bright LEDs causing camera issues with the 17 causing black areas which is supposed to be fixed with a software update.

Some pretty major bugs, very sloppy quality control.

 

[JungleNYC]

Search is completely broken or severely f'd up on both MacOS and iOS for me. It's extremely frustrating that they release these things so buggy.

I still contend that Apple needs a "tock" cycle to just lock-it-down, and create a slim, smooth, and bug-free OS for once (or as close to it as possible). "Snow Tahoe".

 

[nikon1]

I’m not sure if my problem is related but after using my iPhone 16 Pro to wirelessly setup my iPhone 17 Pro, iCloud will not sync ANY calendar events across any of my iCloud connected devices (iPhones, iPads, older MacBook Pro, iCloud for Windows, Apple Watch). I am waiting for the initial rush of customers calling for help in setting up their new devices as well as finding out ALL software support is outsourced — zero help available within the Apple Store.

I’m not looking forward to the support I’m expecting to get via the phone (“Have you rebooted the [insert device type] from some one who is technically un-savvy but maybe I’m wrong?

 

[Morod]

Can you say DEALBREAKER, boys and girls?