iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18

Published: 2 days ago (December 2, 2025 at 03:22 PM EST)

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Source: 9to5Mac

iOS 26.1 becomes the recommended update

iOS 26 launched to all users in September, but it was previously only available as a secondary update inside Settings, with versions of iOS 18 given priority. Now, Apple has started recommending iOS 26.1 as the new default update for users.

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