iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>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.</p>
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iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18
