iOS 26 Is Coming – Should You Upgrade From iOS 18?

According to Forbes, Apple is poised to launch iOS 26.2 in a couple of weeks, which could mark the end of iOS 18 security updates for many users. When Apple first issued iOS 26.1, iOS 18.7.2 didn’t arrive for several days, creating uncertainty about continued support. The company typically maintains previous iOS versions for only a few months after new releases to iron out bugs. By December with iOS 26.2 or January at the latest, Apple will likely stop issuing iOS 18 updates for devices capable of running iOS 26. The only iOS 18 updates that will continue will be for older hardware that can’t support the newer operating system.

Security reality check

Here’s the thing about sticking with older iOS versions: you’re basically choosing to be less secure. Apple focuses its security efforts and bug fixes on the latest software, meaning iOS 26 gets patched faster and more thoroughly. The background security improvements in iOS 26.1 alone are worth the upgrade – they allow security updates to happen on the fly without disrupting your usage. And let’s be honest, how many of us actually remember to manually update when those notifications pop up?

What you’re missing

Beyond security, iOS 26 brings some genuinely useful features that make the upgrade worthwhile. Call Screening helps filter out spam calls before they even ring through. The Apple Passwords app has received significant updates that make managing your login credentials much smoother. I’ve been running iOS 26 since launch, and honestly? It’s been rock solid. The performance improvements alone make the transition feel worthwhile.

When to pull the trigger

So when should you actually make the move? If you’re still on iOS 18, you’ve got a brief window left – but it’s closing fast. The iOS 26.2 release in December could be the cutoff point where Apple stops supporting your device on the older software. My advice? Don’t wait until the last minute when everyone else is rushing to update. Head to Settings > General > Software Update and make the jump to iOS 26.1 now while you can do it on your own schedule. Your iPhone’s security is worth the thirty minutes of download and installation time.

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Significant Pollution Reductions Documented

London’s air pollution has seen dramatic improvements following the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), according to a comprehensive study led by the University of Birmingham. The research, which analyzed data from 124 monitoring sites across the capital, indicates that harmful nitrogen pollutants have dropped substantially both within the zone and in surrounding areas.

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