Apple releases iOS 18.6 update: How to download, what it offers and more
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 18.6 update for iPhones.
The update mainly focuses on bug fixes and security improvements.
It addresses a problem in the Photos app.
Apple has started rolling out the iOS 18.6 update for iPhones. While it may not bring any flashy new features, it's still an important release. This update is mainly focused on improving your phone's overall performance with bug fixes. With the bigger iOS 26 update expected later this year, iOS 18.6 helps Apple fine-tune the current system and make sure everything runs smoothly in the meantime.
Here's everything you need to know about Apple's iOS 18.6 release.
iOS 18.6 what's new
Apple hasn’t introduced any major new tools or visual changes with iOS 18.6, according to Forbes. Instead, the update mainly focuses on bug fixes and security improvements. However, one notable change addresses a problem in the Photos app. According to the release notes, the update “fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared.”
How to download iOS 18.6
Here’s a quick guide to download and install the iOS 18.6 update on your iPhone:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap General.
- Choose Software Update.
- If iOS 18.6 is available, tap Download and Install.
Make sure to back up your data before starting the update, just to be safe.
iOS 18.6 compatible phones
Just like previous updates in the iOS 18 series, iOS 18.6 is compatible with all iPhones released from 2018 onwards. This includes the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, XR, and every model released since then. Both the second and third-generation iPhone SE are also supported, along with all the models in the iPhone 16 lineup. It's important to note that the upcoming iOS 19 (currently in public beta) is only set to support the iPhone 11 series and newer when it launches publicly.