Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.
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Apple To Release iOS 18.7.3: Is This The Last iPhone Update For Those Refusing iOS 26.2?

On Friday, Dec. 12, Apple released the latest software for the iPhone, iOS 26.2. Almost unprecedentedly, it was released on a Friday instead of the usual Moday or Tuesday — Apple was determined not to ...
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When does iOS 26.2 drop? Why Apple recommends updating to iOS 26 now

Apple is now recommending that iPhone users update to iOS 26, changing it from an optional upgrade. Users with an iPhone 11 or newer can download and install the iOS 26 update. While users can remain ...
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iOS 18.7 Vs iOS 26— Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose

Apple’s iOS 26 is here, alongside an update for those who want to wait to upgrade to the latest iPhone software, iOS 18.7. Update Sept. 24, 2025: This article, originally published on Sept.22, has ...
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Apple pushes iPhone users on iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26

Apple Pushes iPhone Users on iOS 18 to Upgrade to iOS 26 Apple is pushing iPhone users still on iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26, ...