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Apple releases iOS 26.7.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Avatar for Ryan Christoffel  | Oct 26 2026 - 11:36 am PT
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Today alongside iOS 27.2, Apple has also released iOS 26.7.2, a security-focused update for iPhones still running iOS 26.

iOS 26.7.2 brings latest security fixes to iPhones not yet running iOS 27

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Apple has released a variety of new software updates today, most of which are part of its 27.2 lineup.

iOS 27.2 is the flagship iPhone update with new features in Messages, TV and Podcasts, Apple Music design refreshes, and more.

But if you’re not yet running iOS 27, Apple has released iOS 26.7.2 as well.

Here are the official release notes for iOS 26.7.2:

This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100

This minor release doesn’t add new features to the iPhone, since Apple has now moved its focus to iOS 27 for all feature updates.

But users still running iOS 26 are encouraged to update immediately for the latest security fixes.

Apple’s webpage linked above has not yet been updated with the specific security improvements, but we’ll keep you posted when those go live.

Are you still running iOS 26? What’s keeping you from upgrading to iOS 27? Let us know in the comments.

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Avatar for Ryan Christoffel Ryan Christoffel

Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.