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iOS iPhoneSep 15, 2025Sep 19, 2025

Can you downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18?

With iOS 26 now rolling out to the public, many users are already asking if they can return to iOS 18, the last major version before Apple’s naming change. For those unhappy with early bugs, performance drops, or battery drain,…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 15, 2025

Download iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7 IPSW firmware files

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 18.7 and iPadOS 18.7 to the public, making them available for iPhone and iPad models that remain on the iOS 18 software cycle. Unlike iOS 26, which rolls out alongside the new iPhone 17 series, iOS 18.7…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 15, 2025

iOS 18.7 released with important bug fixes and security updates

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 18.7 to iPhone users worldwide, focusing on essential bug fixes and critical security patches. This release continues Apple’s approach of supporting older iPhones that cannot run the newest major version, ensuring they remain secure and reliable…

iOS iPhoneSep 15, 2025

PSA: iOS 26 update may cause temporary battery life impact

Imran Hussain

Apple has included an important note in the iOS 26 release, warning that users may experience a temporary reduction in battery life after installing the update. This message was highlighted in the release notes and linked to a new support…

iOS iPad iPhone MacSep 15, 2025

Apple introduces major App Store updates with new Games app, analytics tools, and child safety features

Imran Hussain

With today’s release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple has also rolled out a series of significant App Store updates that give developers new ways to build, distribute, and promote their apps. The biggest addition is…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 15, 2025Sep 16, 2025

Download iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 firmware files

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for the general public. The update is now available for all compatible iPhone and iPadOS models. These builds, identified by version number 23A340, are functionally identical to the final release and can…

iOS iPhoneSep 15, 2025Sep 16, 2025

iOS 26 now available: new features, supported iPhones, and how to install

Imran Hussain

Apple has released iOS 26 for the general public. The update is rolling out worldwide today as a free download for compatible iPhones, alongside updates to iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. What’s new in…

AirPods iOSSep 13, 2025

iOS 26 introduces EN 352 hearing protection for AirPods Pro in select countries

Imran Hussain

Apple is adding a new layer of safety for AirPods Pro users with iOS 26. A setting called EN 352 Protection is now available in select countries across Europe and the Middle East, including Belgium, Czechia, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Saudi…

iOS iPhoneSep 10, 2025Sep 10, 2025

iOS 26 release notes – everything new in the software update

Imran Hussain

Apple has released the full release notes for iOS 26, due to launch publicly on Monday, September 15, showcasing a host of new features across design, Apple Intelligence, accessibility, and more. iOS 26 release candidate build was rolled out earlier…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 9, 2025

Apple seeds iOS 26 RC ahead of September 15 launch

Imran Hussain

Apple has seeded the Release Candidate (RC) versions of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to developers and public beta testers. This is the final step in the beta cycle before the updates are officially rolled out to all users on…