iOS 26 Speculation Thread

[gtmead09]

No press releases so far, so no new hardware in sight. Here is hoping for a public release today. I kind of hope for a new build as well.

 

[Domadia_Jasmine]

No press releases so far, so no new hardware in sight. Here is hoping for a public release today. I kind of hope for a new build as well.

Yeah, no news of hardware or software

 

[Kylo83]

Why release the rc and not the public a few days later, doesn’t make sense

 

[SvenLorenz1975]

If they still made any sense, I would be writing this on a M5 Max.

 

[Broken Hope]

Why release the rc and not the public a few days later, doesn’t make sense

Nothing about the 26.3 beta release has made sense compared to previous x.3 beta tests.

 

[drak22]

iOS 26.2 and 26.3 have been very atypical beta cycles.

 

[gank41]

This could be one of those later than usual releases, too. Not to mention it's only roughly 10-15 minutes after "normal".. Could see something any moment ;-)

 

[thatJohann]

prob not today

 

[arovik]

No press releases so far, so no new hardware in sight. Here is hoping for a public release today. I kind of hope for a new build as well.

Why do you think there will be any press release today? new hardware is coming either 17th of February and early march as rumored. 26.3 probably today or by the end of the week

 

[drak22]

They're in no hurry, they could even launch it on Friday haha

 

[aaasss]

Why do you think there will be any press release today? new hardware is coming either 17th of February and early march as rumored. 26.3 probably today or by the end of the week

These are the worst iOS versions I've ever seen; updates aren't released on time, and there's extreme lag and stuttering.

 

[Kal Madda]

Good things come to those who wait. 🙂👍🏻

 

[arovik]

These are the worst iOS versions I've ever seen; updates aren't released on time, and there's extreme lag and stuttering.

Oh, come on. Get out of here. You are testing beta software. There is NO promise what so ever about when a public release should be, EVER. Stop whining

 

[Kal Madda]

These are the worst iOS versions I've ever seen; updates aren't released on time, and there's extreme lag and stuttering.

On time? You know when is “on time” and when isn’t? Last I checked, Apple decides when they’re releasing betas and updates… 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

[maxrest]

Blessed I’m not seeing the extreme lag and stuttering

 

[Kal Madda]

Guys, please, let’s not argue. The next version will drop when it drops. 🙂👍🏻

 

[arovik]

the main thing we're after is getting 26.3 out of our minds and get on to some interesting stuff in a couple of weeks 😀

 

[Kal Madda]

It could still drop later today. It wouldn’t be the first time. Or possibly tomorrow or Thursday if not today. 👍🏻

 

[iLuddite]

Perhaps next week, then 26.4 the week after? Seems kinda weird to have to wait a whole week+ after public release for the next beta but whatever 🙂

 

[arovik]

Perhaps next week, then 26.4 the week after? Seems kinda weird to have to wait a whole week+ after public release for the next beta but whatever 🙂

That's perfectly normal and have happened many times earlier

 

[Hans300]

Maybe they are working on a new, polished build, before pressing the release button.

 

[ValerieDurden]

I can wait for a final 26.3, the RC has been stable and smooth for the most part no complaints.

 

[sbailey4]

Why release the rc and not the public a few days later, doesn’t make sense

Maybe for more testing to make sure all is well across all models before releasing?

 

[gank41]

Maybe for more testing to make sure all is well across all models before releasing?

It'd be funny if it was just due to incompetence and someone forgetting to click a link.

 

[mcvaughan]

It'd be funny if it was just due to incompetence and someone forgetting to click a link.

Or they’re scared to release 26.4 beta and see that it’s not living up to the promise.