iOS 26.6—Here’s What’s Coming In Apple’s New iPhone Update

InnovationCybersecurityiOS 26.6—Here’s What’s Coming In Apple’s New iPhone UpdateByKate O'Flaherty,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 03:09am EDTApple’s iOS 26.6 is arriving soon. Here’s what to expect from one of the last iPhone updates before iOS 27 launches.Getty ImagesAll eyes might be on iOS 27, but Apple’s iOS 26.6 is coming soon, with new iPhone features, bug fixes and security updates. While iOS 26.6 won’t bring in any major features, the just-released public beta shows a few changes worth noting.Eagle-eyed iPhone users might have also noticed that iOS 26.5.1 did not include security patches or bug fixes for all iPhones — it simply addressed a charging bug in iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models. Therefore, iOS 26.6 is the next update for most iPhone users and should be on most people’s radars.So, what should you expect from iOS 26.6 when it is released later this month?iOS 26.6 Should Squash Some iPhone BugsApple iPhone users were expecting a number of bug fixes in iOS 26.5.1, but sadly, they didn’t arrive, as the update was limited. That’s despite the fact that multiple users have taken to Reddit to report issues with iOS 26.5. One poster, using an iPhone 14, said they were finding the latest iOS version noticeably buggy. “When I hold to view a Live Photo, something that’s usually almost instantaneous, either it never it loads at all or loads for 30 seconds to a minute.”They also said apps “will just stop loading out of nowhere,” despite numerous restarts. MORE FOR YOUiOS 26.6 Will Likely Include Security PatchesIt also seemed that iOS 26.5.1 might include security patches, but the update was only issued shortly after iOS 26.5’s long list of over 60 fixes. Therefore, Apple could be waiting for iOS 26.6.This will mean quite a large gap between updates, so it’s a good idea to keep your eye out and apply iOS 26.6 as quick...