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You can still choose whether to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18.7.2 or iOS 26.1. So, which iPhone update should you select?<\/p>\n
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Apple has released iOS 26.1<\/a>, alongside another iPhone update, iOS 18.7.2. Both iPhone upgrades fix a number of security issues and bugs, but only iOS 26.1 includes new features.<\/p>\n You can still choose whether to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18.7.2 or iOS 26.1. So, which iPhone update should you select?<\/p>\n The Case For iOS 26.1<\/p>\n iOS 26.1 Fixes A Hefty List Of Flaws: Apple\u2019s iOS 26.1 fixes a hefty list of flaws, including more patches than the iOS 18.7.2 release. While some of these might not affect iOS 18, Apple does prioritise its latest operating system for vulnerability patching, making it the more secure version of the software for those who can upgrade<\/a> to it. <\/p>\n iOS 26.1 Addresses Bugs: While some people like to wait to update to new iOS versions to address any bugs, iOS 26 has been out for a couple of months now. That means early bugs in the software are being addressed by the iPhone maker. It also means you haven\u2019t got long left to choose not to update, as Apple won\u2019t support iOS 18 for all devices forever.<\/p>\n Apple\u2019s iOS 26.1 fixes a hefty list of flaws, including more patches than the iOS 18.7.2 release. <\/p>\n Apple iPhone<\/p>\n iOS 26.1 Adds New Features, Including One Crucial For iPhone Security: Among the security features in iOS 26<\/a> is one that\u2019s game-changing\u2014Background Security Improvements<\/a>. With this iOS 26.1 feature, you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping track of security updates , as your iPhone or iPad will now be able to do this on the fly, in the background. That means you can assess each bigger feature upgrade as it comes, without compromising your security. In an age where iPhones are being targeted more broadly with spyware<\/a>, it\u2019s certainly something worth having. <\/p>\n The Case For iOS 18.7.2<\/p>\n iOS 18.7.2 Includes Security Fixes: While the patch list isn\u2019t as hefty for iOS 18.7.2<\/a> as iOS 26.1, the update still fixes around three dozen vulnerabilities in the iPhone\u2019s software, including issues in the Kernel and WebKit, which are often serious. If you choose to upgrade to iOS 18.7.2 rather than iOS 26.1, you\u2019ll be pretty well covered for security fixes.<\/p>\n iOS 18.7.2 Avoid Liquid Glass, Plus Apple Will Let You Stay on iOS 18\u2026For Now: Another reason to choose iOS 18.7.2 over iOS 26.1 is you avoid divisive features such as Apple\u2019s Liquid Glass, which some users strongly dislike. Apple is updating iOS 18 with important security upgrades, probably until the end of the year at least. This means you can wait for iOS 26.2 \u2014 due mid Dec.<\/a> \u2014safely and reassess things then. <\/p>\n iOS 26.1 Vs iOS 18.7.2\u2014Which iPhone Update To Choose <\/p>\n At the moment, either iOS 26.1 or iOS 18.7.2 is a good option for those whose iPhones can run both versions.<\/p>\n \u201cIf your device can run iOS 26.1 and you\u2019re happy to move to the newest major version, it\u2019s the better option for security and the latest privacy add-ons and controls,\u201d advises Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET.<\/p>\n However, if you own an older device that doesn\u2019t support iOS 26, or you haven\u2019t got the space for \u201cthe enormous amount of data required for the upgrade,\u201d iOS 18.7.2 \u201cstill provides pretty solid protection,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n In the end, the choice of iOS 18.7.2 or iOS 26.2 is down to your individual preference and threat profile. For example, if you are a business user or need strong security protections, iOS 26.1 is the update for you. Most average users can make do with iOS 18.7.2.<\/p>\n So, what are you waiting for? Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download and install iOS 26.1 or iOS 18.7.2 now. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You can still choose whether to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18.7.2 or iOS 26.1. 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