Apple To Release iOS 26.5.1 iPhone Update In Coming Days, Report Says
Forbes • • general
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to release iOS 26.5.1 as a minor update, primarily focused on bug fixes and feature tweaks following the major iOS 26.6 update that introduced RCS messaging for enhanced security between Android and iPhone messages.
- The update may address ongoing issues reported by users such as battery drain, overheating, app glitches, delayed keyboard response, and occasional animation lag experienced after installing iOS 26.5.
- It is unlikely that iOS 26.5.1 will be a Background Security Improvements (BSI) update, which are rare, install quickly, and can be uninstalled easily; such updates are typically named with an (a) suffix and found in the Privacy & Security settings.
- Apple is expected to continue focusing on iOS 26 support, with no new iOS 18 updates for newer iPhone models, as the company encourages users to adopt iOS 26 for better features and security.
- The first developer beta of iOS 27 is anticipated to be released within two weeks, signaling ongoing development beyond the iOS 26 series.