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Apple Prepares iOS 18.7 as iOS 26 Nears Mid-September Launch

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Apple is quietly getting iOS 18.7 ready for release, even as all eyes turn toward the bigger upcoming launch iOS 26. Based on visitor logs from MacRumors, iOS 18.7 is currently in testing and is expected to roll out sometime in September 2025, likely just before or alongside iOS 26.

This update won’t bring flashy features. Instead, iOS 18.7 is expected to deliver minor stability tweaks and, more importantly, security patches for older devices. That includes iPhones like the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, which are not compatible with iOS 26.

That makes iOS 18.7 one of the last updates these phones will ever receive, marking the end of their software support window.

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Meanwhile, iOS 26 is nearly ready after months of beta testing. If Apple sticks to its pattern, the update will likely arrive around Monday, September 15 or 16, 2025. Here’s a quick look at past iOS release dates:

iOS 26 will only be available for iPhone 11 and newer models, continuing Apple’s slow phasing out of older devices.

Apple hasn’t officially detailed the contents of iOS 18.7, but based on its timing and historical role, here’s what it likely includes:

It won’t be exciting, but it’s an important part of keeping aging hardware safe heading into 2026.

With iOS 18.7, Apple effectively closes the book on several popular iPhones from 2018. Once iOS 26 launches, those devices won’t see any new features or OS updates, only emergency patches, if any.

If you’re still using an XS or XR, now might be the time to start planning an upgrade.

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