Apple rolled out iOS 26.5.1 and macOS 26.5.1 today, both tiny point releases aimed at squashing single glitches. iOS 26.5.1 restores wired charging on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 when the battery is nearly empty—a bug that left affected phones dead at the worst moment. Apple says only a handful of users saw the issue. The fix deploys automatically via OTA and requires no user action.

The macOS update targets enterprise machines with Apple’s new M5 chip, which could shut down abruptly when running certain content‑filtering network extensions. That failure threatened productivity for businesses relying on those extensions for security. By fixing the shutdown, Apple removes a roadblock for IT departments deploying M5‑based Macs in mission‑critical environments.

Apple will unveil iOS 27 and macOS 27 on June 8, with a public release slated for September. The new versions promise revamped widgets, deeper AI integration, and expanded privacy controls, building on the groundwork laid by the current OS generations. By resolving these minor glitches first, Apple ensures a smoother transition for users upgrading later this year.

Fixing the charging bug and the M5‑chip shutdown restores confidence among consumers and enterprise clients alike. It demonstrates Apple's commitment to maintaining reliability even in incremental updates, a practice that helps preserve device resale value and keeps corporate IT roadmaps on schedule. The patches are now live and should appear on devices within hours.