OS 26 is not a routine tune-up for the iPhone, it is a reset of how the software looks, behaves, and protects you. The core update reshapes the interface, layers in new intelligence, and then doubles down on security with rapid follow-on releases that close real-world attacks.

OS 26 comes with an array of novel features on offer, at least for those with a newer iPhone. What issues might older iPhones encounter with iOS 26?

OS users are seeing red -- literally -- as a bug makes some photos appear colored red in their library. Here's what you should know and what to do.

OS 26 users report a bug where photos shared from Android phones turn red on iPhones when opened, causing confusion but no permanent image damage.