Update Now: iOS 26.2 Fixes 20+ Security Vulnerabilities

[sleeptodream]

how do i do that?

While in a facetime call, hit the three dots (…) and there is an option for share screen, you can either share yours, or request the other person to share theirs

During screen sharing, you can touch the screen and it makes an effect the other person can see so you can circle things, etc to point them out. Or you can request to control their screen as well. Another nice thing is that sensitive information like credit card numbers and such are automatically hidden during screen sharing

 

[SnoFlo]

I am having touchscreen issues (failure to sense touch input in certain parts of the screen) after the update on an iPhone SE 2020.

 

[Populus]

I am having touchscreen issues (failure to sense touch input in certain parts of the screen) after the update on an iPhone SE 2020.

I think it may be a thing of the SoC being overwhelmed by the tasks it must perform. It gets hot, right? I’ve seen a video where this exactly happens and it may be UI slowdowns or micro-freezes, not necessarily touchscreen issues. Or maybe it is, I’m just sharing another idea.

Honestly, IIRC, the A13 is the oldest SoC iOS 26 supports and it’s not performing great…

 

[super chimp]

Still stuck between whether to install the beta of 18.7.3 on my 13 Pro or risk 26.2. Neither option seems to be without its risks.

 

[SnoFlo]

I think it may be a thing of the SoC being overwhelmed by the tasks it must perform. It gets hot, right? I’ve seen a video where this exactly happens and it may be UI slowdowns or micro-freezes, not necessarily touchscreen issues. Or maybe it is, I’m just sharing another idea.

Honestly, IIRC, the A13 is the oldest SoC iOS 26 supports and it’s not performing great…

Thanks much for the input on other reasons why this might be happening. Other users seem to be having the same issues but I don't think it is too widespread. That is very true: A13 being the oldest supported SoC. Maybe the time has come....

 

[iAssimilated]

Still stuck between whether to install the beta of 18.7.3 on my 13 Pro or risk 26.2. Neither option seems to be without its risks.

Just to be clear, iOS 18.7.3 offered via the beta program is not a beta, at worst it is a RC. With that said, the build number is 22H217 and that is the same build number as the final version of 18.7.3.

 

[bw44]

Just to be clear, iOS 18.7.3 offered via the beta program is not a beta, at worst it is a RC. With that said, the build number is 22H217 and that is the same build number as the final version of 18.7.3.

If the beta version is the "final version" why is it still the beta version? I'm not quibbling, but I don't understand what this really means. I guess I don't understand the significance of it's being an "RC."

 

[bw44]

Still stuck between whether to install the beta of 18.7.3 on my 13 Pro or risk 26.2. Neither option seems to be without its risks.

I'm in exactly the same situation with an SE2 and a 13 Mini, which have only 3GB and 4GB of RAM, respectively. Someone on one of these 18.7.3 versus 26.n related threads has cautioned against installing 26 on phones with less than 6GB. I don't know enough to agree or disagree, but really worry about a performance hit if I go to 26. I think the 13 Pro may have more RAM but I'd check it out.

 

[iAssimilated]

If the beta version is the "final version" why is it still the beta version? I'm not quibbling, but I don't understand what this really means. I guess I don't understand the significance of it's being an "RC."

A Release Candidate usually means it is ready for release. A Beta is not. Again, the build number is the same for the RC and the final version.

18.7.3 is only available in the beta channel because Apple will most likely not release it to iPhones capable of running 26.x. They did something similar with iOS 16 and 17. Apple wants you to upgrade to 26.

Mind you, I am not advocating for people to do what I did, but I am not ready for the look of 26 or the performance hit it might cause on my SE3.

 

[bw44]

A Release Candidate usually means it is ready for release. A Beta is not. Again, the build number is the same for the RC and the final version.

18.7.3 is only available in the beta channel because Apple will most likely not release it to iPhones capable of running 26.x. They did something similar with iOS 16 and 17. Apple wants you to upgrade to 26.

Mind you, I am not advocating for people to do what I did, but I am not ready for the look of 26 or the performance hit it might cause on my SE3.

Thanks very much! I did somehow get the feeling Apple wanted us to update to 26 (3 notifications a day that it was available!) But I was still hoping they might relent and release 18.7.3 to those of us with less than 6GB of RAM on our older phones. Thanks for mentioning what Release Candidate (usually) means. I guess I have to bite the beta bullet now.

Edit: Installing 18.7.3 beta now. Thanks again.

 

[super chimp]

I'm in exactly the same situation with an SE2 and a 13 Mini, which have only 3GB and 4GB of RAM, respectively. Someone on one of these 18.7.3 versus 26.n related threads has cautioned against installing 26 on phones with less than 6GB. I don't know enough to agree or disagree, but really worry about a performance hit if I go to 26. I think the 13 Pro may have more RAM but I'd check it out.

I believe the 13 Pro has 6GB of RAM if what’s on GSMArena is correct about its specifications.

 

[bw44]

I believe the 13 Pro has 6GB of RAM if what’s on GSMArena is correct about its specifications.

Yes. I checked at https://iosref.com/ram-processor and 13 pro has 6GB.

 

[super chimp]

I was trying to find my old iPhone 11 Pro to see how iOS 26 ran on it, and also if it affected my eyes. But I believe that’s only got 4GB of RAM so I imagine it will barely run on it, if I ever do find it.

 

[SalisburySam]

Still stuck between whether to install the beta of 18.7.3 on my 13 Pro or risk 26.2. Neither option seems to be without its risks.

Third option: remain on v18.7.2. That’s what I’ve done on our two 13minis…work just fine. Postponing v26 as long as possible.

 

[super chimp]

Third option: remain on v18.7.2. That’s what I’ve done on our two 13minis…work just fine. Postponing v26 as long as possible.

So you believe Apple is overstating the security risks then?

 

[bw44]

So you believe Apple is overstating the security risks then?

I don't know the answer, but when I updated my wife's 13 Mini, from 18.7.2 to 18.7.3 the download was 6GB+. When I updated her IPad to 18.7.3 the download was < 400MB.
Of course I don't know how much of the iPhone update was for security patches, but I don't believe it was for new features!