Apple has today released for download iOS 26.5 final version, with both IPSW links and OTA update available. That means that the iPhone software is now available to everyone globally, ready to be installed.

OS 26.5 finally brings E2EE to RCS messaging. The new 'Lock Icon' is in a green bubble, and learn how to secure your texts with Android.

The company has also announced the list of compatible devices and devices that will not get the new iOS 16 update. iOS 16 is delivering the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, and new sharing, communication,

"For iPhone 12 users, iOS 26.2 provides support for this scenario. If it is determined that any earlier iPhone models are impacted, customers will receive additional information and guidance directly from their mobile operator." To update your iPhone, open the Settings app on the device and tap General → Software Update.

The iOS 26.4.2 update arrives as a focused iPhone software update aimed at strengthening system stability and closing key security gaps found in earlier versions. Apple's latest release includes important Apple security update changes that address ...

The update closes a bug that could leave notification previews sitting on a device even after they were deleted, an issue that surfaced when court reporting showed investigators pulling message snippets from a seized iPhone.