1. Tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy & Security. 3. Tap Background Security Improvements near the bottom of the menu. 4. Tap the toggle next to Automatically Install. Now your iPhone will download small security updates and install them on your device automatically.

The first release of the software arrived on all compatible iPhones in September, just ahead of the new iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air landing in stores. Now, the first major update is available in the form of iOS 26.1, and it offers a number of extra features. That includes the ability to tone down the Liquid Glass design.

Apple added a ton of features and tweaks with iOS 26, including to the iPhone's Lock Screen. Here's how to customize your iPhone's clock, including its size.

Macworld With the release of the first iOS 26.2 beta, we have already learned some of Apple’s plans for the future of its iPhone software. And it seems there’s more to come. Code discovered in today’s beta reveals that Apple has been experimenting with the ability to customize the side (Power) button,

The upcoming iOS 26.2 update for iPhone makes the Live Translation on AirPods feature available in the EU, according to Apple. The news was

You may not be able to get rid of Liquid Glass, but you can at least adjust it. Here's my recommended setting.

OS 26.1 is now available to download on supported iPhones, but before you get started, here are a few tips to ensure the process goes smoothly.

OS 26.1's beta is reportedly coming to an end, meaning we could see the update soon. With that in mind, here are some of the big changes coming to a phone near you.