Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your [iPhone](https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone "iPhone").

iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS.

While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.

On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for [iOS 26.6.1](https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-26 "iOS 26"). The update, which it rolled a release candidate for on [August 10](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/apple-preps-beta-security-updates-for-ios-18-ios-26-and-macos-26), can be downloaded to an iPhone running iOS 26.6 or earlier.

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