iOS 26 was officially released by Apple on September 15, 2025, and is now the current major version of the iOS operating system for iPhone.
Expected Future Updates
Apple typically releases smaller updates and beta versions in the weeks following a major release:
- The second beta of iOS 26.1 was anticipated to be out around October 6, 2025, with subsequent betas likely on October 13 and October 20, 2025.
- The final public release of iOS 26.1 was expected in late October or early November 2025.
- Additional updates like iOS 26.2 are planned for December 2025, with further versions expected in early 2026.
Summary
- iOS 26 was released: September 15, 2025.
- Next major update (iOS 26.1): Likely between late October and early November 2025.
- Other updates: Possible releases in December 2025 and early 2026.
