Apple today released a new version of iOS 26 (23A345) that's available for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Reviewers who already have a device will be able to update now, while new iPhone 17 owners will need to update when receiving their devices starting tomorrow.
The new version of iOS 26 that Apple released today appears to be limited to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air will have a launch day update too.
All four iPhones have iOS 26 pre-installed, but they have iOS 26 23A330, and not the launch version of iOS 26 that came out on Monday. The iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air will need to be updated to iOS 26 version 23A341 tomorrow.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will need to be upgraded to iOS 26 version 23A345, which is the update that Apple just released.
It's not clear what's in the new version of iOS 26 for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will start arriving to customers on Friday, September 19.
Apple today announced a "special Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET.
Apple invited select members of the media to the event in three major cities around the world. It is simply described as a "special Apple Experience," and there is no further information about what it may entail. The invitation features a 3D Apple logo design...
Wednesday February 18, 2026 9:29 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, and the first beta of iOS 26.4 suggests the feature may be nearing availability.
There are several new references to CarPlay video streaming functionality within the iOS 26.4 beta's source code. The feature is not yet visible to users, but...
Tuesday February 17, 2026 8:08 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple on Monday invited selected journalists and content creators to a "special Apple Experience" on Wednesday, March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai.
At an Apple Experience, attendees are typically given the opportunity to try out Apple's latest hardware or software. Following the launch of Apple Creator Studio last month, for example, some content creators attended an Apple Experience...
Wednesday February 18, 2026 12:43 pm PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple is looking for a "breakthrough" with its push into wearable AI devices, including an "AirTag-sized pendant," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In a report this week, he said the pendant is reminiscent of the failed Humane AI Pin, but it would be an iPhone accessory rather than a standalone product.
The pendant would feature an "always-on" camera and a microphone for Siri voice...
New trade-in data indicates that Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has rapidly become the single most traded-in smartphone.
According to a new report from SellCell, Apple's latest flagship iPhone has quickly risen to the top of the independent trade-in market, accounting for 11.5% of all devices appearing in the top-20 trade-in rankings just months after release. The analysis is based on SellCell...
After two days, my standby battery drain has reduced, but every time I actually use the phone, it warms up and the battery percentage counts down like a timer. Thanks Apple, thanks a lot. But hope this lasts only a few more days instead of being permanent.
Not really? Most phones that are being delivered on launch day were packaged up and had the software flashed onto them likely about a month ago, I’d much rather my first experience using a phone be with a build from now, not a month ago. Even the latest public release for all phones of 26.0 is 11 builds newer than what was flashed on the 17 series, and even the first RC after the event was still 10 builds newer. This new day one update build is 15 builds newer than what comes preinstalled.
Many iPhones over the years (including the 5s) had day one updates or updates that were really close to the time of release. It happens.
Google's Pixel phones usually have day one updates. Samsung's phones often do too. Game consoles, TVs, etc. all do too. Hardware gets locked in at some point with an OS installed. New bugs or security flaws are found, requiring a patch. Or, the software has otherwise been updated. This is the nature of software and product development.
If companies wait until software is perfect, they'll never release any products.
Weren't they going to eliminate this need by updating while they were still in-box? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-presto-wireless-update-tech-may-soon-reach-the-mac.2461280/
