Many iPhone users are not happy that they can no longer put off doing the latest iOS update, in order to keep their iPhone secure. Doing this kind of update is inconvenient, and it might be aesthetically displeasing, but it’s unfortunately necessary to have a safe and secure iPhone in the long run.

Apple has a new beta 2 version of iOS 26.3 available for public beta testers, here’s what to expect from the latest software update.

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming four weeks after the release of the first betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update,

Apple has confirmed a major security flaw affecting millions of iPhones and iPads, putting users’ financial information at risk. The only way to stay safe? Update your device immediately.

After three months of beta testing, Apple has finally released iOS 26 to the public. The most important update to iOS since iOS 7 got off to a rough start due to controversies regarding its most important feature, the Liquid Glass design, but by the time ...

The final version of iOS 26 will drop next month. But you can try an early version of the software on an iPhone right now. Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films.

To update your iPhone to iOS 26, go to Settings > General > Software Update, and hit the Update Now button. Agree to the terms of service after reading them and ensure that your iPhone is connected to a power source until the installation concludes.