Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:17 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol

Starting today, iPhone users still running iOS 26 will see iOS 27.0.1 as the prominent software update in the Settings app under General → Software Update, with iOS 26.7.1 now relegated to a smaller "Also Available" section at the bottom.

Apple Now Pushing iPhone Users Still on iOS 26 to Install iOS 27 Feature
iOS 27 was released on September 14, but until now that update and later iOS 27.0.1 were shown under the "Also Available" section, with iOS 26.7 and later iOS 26.7.1 shown in the prominent position. By reversing the order in which the updates are shown today, Apple is more actively encouraging iPhone users who are still on iOS 26 to install iOS 27.

Apple is not forcing iPhone users to install iOS 27, but at least installing iOS 26.7.1 is recommended in order to receive the latest security fixes.

Apple has yet to share iOS 27 adoption numbers.

Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, iOS 27, iPadOS 27

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Top Rated Comments

Mr_Ed

2 weeks ago

LOL! Still on 18.

Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)

257Loner

2 weeks ago

Update ≠ Upgrade. I don't update software anymore, as things only get worse over time, never better.

Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Mactech20

2 weeks ago

Still on iOS 18. I guess it's time to upgrade. I completely avoided 26.

Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)

jz0309

2 weeks ago

the ONLY reason I upgraded to iOS 27 was the Ultra 4 that I got on launch day, otherwise, no way.
Getting Siri AI and all the other AI stuff shoved down my throat, I do not appreciate that, but no choice at this point.
My M1Max Mac Studio will stay on Tahoe for a long time

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Biro

2 weeks ago

so, no security updates for you then? I mean, it's your choice ...

You know what? I have strongly suspected for some time that each new OS brings with it new vulnerabilities that require new patches. People still on iOS/iPadOS 18 aren’t exposed to all the vulnerabilities in 26 and 27. Now, having said that, I’m sure there are still some security issues with 18. I just have a problem with Apple withholding patches for them, instead telling everyone to “upgrade” to 26 and 27.

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)