iOS Updates 9 December 2025 - 19 January 2026

iOS 26.3 Release Date Watch: Apple Readies RCS Texting, Android Transfer and Security Fixes
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iOS 26.3 Release Date Watch: Apple Readies RCS Texting, Android Transfer and Security Fixes

CUPERTINO, California, Jan 24, 2026, 04:03 Apple is expected to roll out iOS 26.3 in the coming days, a software update that media reports say will lay groundwork for encrypted texting with Android phones and add a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/ios-26-3-update-coming-soon-apple-adds-rcs-messaging-android-transfer-and-major-security-fixes-heres-everything-iphone-users-need-to-know/articleshow/127303454.cms?from=mdr
January 24, 2026
Apple’s iPhone Update Squeeze: Why You May Have to Install iOS 26.2 Now
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Apple’s iPhone Update Squeeze: Why You May Have to Install iOS 26.2 Now

Apple’s latest iOS 18 security update is only available for a select group of older iPhones, nudging users with iPhone 11 and newer models toward iOS 26.2 for the latest patches. “Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your Apple product’s security,” the company emphasized. This is significant because Apple’s newest updates fix two zero-day WebKit vulnerabilities—security flaws exploited before a public patch is out—that can be activated by malicious web content. According to Apple, they are “aware of a report” that these issues “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack” aimed at certain users running iOS versions earlier than iOS 26.
January 19, 2026
iOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 Are Almost Here: Release Date, New CarPlay Features and Apple TV Updates (December 9, 2025)
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iOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 Are Almost Here: Release Date, New CarPlay Features and Apple TV Updates (December 9, 2025)

Apple’s end‑of‑year software wave is in its final stretch. As of today, December 9, 2025, iOS 26.2 is on its second Release Candidate and tvOS 26.2 has also received a revised RC for Apple TV 4K, signaling that public rollout is just days — or even hours — away. MacRumors+2Apple Developer+2 Alongside bug fixes, these updates bring new CarPlay controls, smarter alerts and Reminders on iPhone, kid‑friendly profiles on Apple TV, and enhanced safety features on Apple Watch. Here’s a complete look at what’s happening today and what you should expect when the updates finally land on your devices.
December 9, 2025