Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27
Starting today, iPhone users still running iOS 26 will see iOS 27.0.1 as the prominent software update in the Settings app under General → Software Update, with iOS 26.7.1 now relegated to a smaller "Also Available" section at the bottom. iOS 27 was released on September 14, but until now that update and later iOS 27.0.1 were shown under the "Also Available" section, with iOS 26.7 and later iOS…
Starting today, iPhone users currently using iOS 26 will be prompted to install iOS 27.0.1, as it now appears as the main software update in the Settings app under General → Software Update. In the past, iOS 26.7.1 was shown prominently, while iOS 27 and later versions were listed under the "Also Available" section at the bottom.
With iOS 27 launched on September 14, Apple is now actively pushing for users on iOS 26 to update to iOS 27. While the company is not forcing the installation, they are recommending users to at least install iOS 26.7.1 to ensure they receive the latest security patches. Apple has not disclosed the adoption numbers for iOS 27.
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