Apple’s Upgrade Decision—Just 6 Weeks To Change Your iPhone

Let’s be very clear. Apple issued fixes in mid-December and warned users to update. For that 6 week period, iPhones not updating have not been secure. That changes the nature of those devices and undermines the reason to buy an iPhone in the first place.

AirTag refresh prompts mass updates of older iOS, iPadOS versions

The introduction of a new AirTag has led Apple to issue updates for multiple older versions of iOS and iPadOS, all to maximize support for the tracking device.
CNET

Here's How to Automatically Download iPhone Security Updates

1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Tap Background Security Improvements near the bottom of the menu. 4. Tap the toggle next to Automatically Install. Now your iPhone will download small security updates and install them on your device automatically.

iOS 26.3 update coming soon: Apple adds RCS messaging, Android transfer, and major security fixes – here’s everything iPhone users need to know

Apple iOS 26.3 features: Apple's iOS 26.3 update is coming soon. It will prepare for encrypted RCS messaging between iPhones and Android phones. A new tool will help users transfer data from iPhone to Android.
USA Today

Like it or not, iOS 26 is here. What to know about the iPhone update.

If your iPhone finally updated to the newest iOS and you aren't really loving it, you're not alone. Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software update that ushered in new features like the Liquid ...