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Apple is reportedly set to release its next major iPhone update, iOS 18.6, which could potentially be the last significant upgrade before a massive overhaul with the upcoming iOS 26. This latest iteration of the operating system may not bring any groundbreaking features or upgrades, as it seems that Apple’s focus is shifting towards refining the stability and security of their devices.
The highly anticipated release is expected to arrive at the end of July, but there has been no official confirmation from Apple regarding a specific date. It appears that iOS 18.6 will only provide critical bug fixes and security updates, which could be essential for users who are still experiencing issues with their iPhones, particularly in regards to battery life, overheating, and Bluetooth connectivity.
In fact, since the last security update, iOS 18.5, more than two months have passed, leaving Apple with a significant amount of vulnerabilities to patch before releasing the next major update. It is likely that these patches will address the ongoing issues experienced by some iPhone users and fix reported problems.
Although there has been no confirmation from Apple regarding an interim release, like iOS 18.5.1, it now seems unlikely that such an upgrade would be necessary given the time gap between updates.
In light of this information, we can expect a much more refined and secure operating system with iOS 18.6.
Source: www.forbes.com
