iOS 26.2.1 causing crashes, freezes, and severe battery drain for some

Published: 16 hours ago (February 4, 2026 at 07:29 AM EST)

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Source: 9to5Mac

Issues reported with iOS 26.2.1

iOS 26.2.1 was released last week, adding support for AirTag 2, alongside bug fixes. However, a small minority of users are reporting that it has introduced bugs rather than removed them.

Reported problems

Apps crashing, freezing, or lagging
Connectivity failures
Severe battery drain

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Issues reported with iOS 26.2.1