Now that those issues have been dealt with and iOS 26 is ready for primetime, updating your iPhone and iPad couldn’t be easier. Just go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the new version. If you’ve been testing the betas, make sure to turn beta testing off to ensure you get the final, public version for your device.

Apple users facing bugs or slow speed on iOS 26 can switch back to iOS 18.6.2 for better performance. The downgrade process is possible but requires backups, downloading the correct IPSW file, and restoring through Finder or iTunes.

Along with the iOS 26 update on your iPhone or iPad, you also got a new app for all your document annotation needs. Here's what you can do with Preview.

How to install iOS 26 – and is your iPhone compatible? - While most recent iPhones can get the new software, these three devices didn’t make the cut this year