Since Apple left no iPhone behind this year — any iPhone that could run iOS 26 can be updated to iOS 27 — there’s no need to stay behind. However, some people are naturally reticent to jump into a major iOS update, and Apple wants to ensure those folks are covered with the latest security patches, so it’s released iOS 26.7 to tide everyone over.

Macworld We think iOS 27 is really very good. One of Apple’s best iPhone updates in years, honestly. But if you’re for any reason unwilling or unable to update to iOS 27 and you still want all the dozens of security updates that come with it,

You can install the final version of iOS 27 right now and explore Siri AI and other new features before the official release. Here's how.

OS 27 delivers solid battery life and smoother animations. Upgrade your iPhone for over 9 hours of screen time and much more.

Apple’s all-new iPhone software has just landed and it brings new features, greater control for Liquid Glass and much more. Here’s what you need to know.

OS 26.7 lands alongside iOS 27, patching dozens of security flaws for iPhone owners who aren’t ready to upgrade yet.