When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

Here are four new iOS 26 features I’ve found myself using just about every day, even after several months running the latest software.

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too. Alongside the 26 releases, Apple has also updated several of its older operating systems,

OS 26.3 has been in beta testing for more than a month. The software update is relatively minor, but it does include a couple of new features for iPhones. iOS 15.3 through iOS 18.3 were all released to the general public in late January over the years,

Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.2, its latest operating system update, later today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This update brings a range of improvements, including enhanced performance, better battery life, and a refined user experience. However ...

Apple has moved on to its third round of developer betas for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.