Apple’s iOS 26.1 update is currently in beta , and iPhone users are already looking ahead to when it will be officially released. For one, the update will carry a handful of new features that Apple showcased on stage at the WWDC event, and secondly, it will also house various bug fixes and performance enhancements that will make the overall user experience smoother.

Apple’s iOS 26.1 update is expected to launch in late October with major features and crucial bug fixes

Apple tends to follow a fairly strict rhythm with its “X.1” point updates, which means that we have a pretty good idea of when to expect the iOS 26.1 update this year. Generally, the release window for the update looks set for late October, which is in line with the company’s typical schedule.

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