Don't update! iOS 26.2.1 causing serious problems — including crashes and freezes

Multiple iPhone owners are reporting that the recent iOS 26.2.1 update is breaking apps and programs on their device.
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iPhone users say iOS 26.2.1 causes crashes and connectivity issues

One thread on the Apple Community forum is called “iOS 26.2.1 has rendered my phone unusable” and complains that nearly every ...

Is iOS 26.2.1 Draining Your Battery? Here’s What You Need to Know

OS 26.2.1 update brings new features but also bugs like battery drain, Face ID issues, and app crashes. Learn fixes and user ...

New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27

Apple has "run into snags" testing the more personalized, smarter version of Siri that's planned for iOS 26.4, reports Bloomberg. Because of the issues, the upcoming Siri features will be spread ...

iOS 26.2.1 causing crashes, freezes, and severe battery drain for some

OS 26.2.1 was released last week, adding support for AirTag 2, alongside bug fixes. However, a small minority of ...

Are iPhone users flocking to iOS 26 ahead of big AI update? Apple shares official data

Despite difficulties with iOS 26, including battery and performance issues, 74% of recent iPhones have adopted the update.

iOS 26.2.1: Problem reports on crashes and fast battery drain

With Apple's latest iOS update, support for AirTags 2 is coming to devices, among other things. Depending on the iPhone, ...
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What slowdown? Apple says iOS 26 adoption is right on track.

Apple released its own figures showing that iOS 26 adoption tracks closely with previous releases, hopefully ending a controversy.