Apple pulls select iOS updates due to connectivity issues [Updated]

Published: 2 days ago (February 2, 2026 at 01:11 PM EST)

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Source: 9to5Mac

Update 2 – February 2, 2026 (10:10 am PT)

Apple has released iOS 16.7.14.

Update 1 – January 28, 2026 (3 pm PT)

As noted by Aaron Perris, Apple has started signing iOS 12.5.8, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 18.7.4 again. iOS 16.7.13, however, remains unavailable.

Original story (published January 28, 2026 – 4:19 am PT)

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