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Apple Releases iOS 26.5.2 With Security Fixes

Apple today released iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.5.2 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.1, an update that added a charging fix for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models.

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iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.5.2 includes security fixes for the iPhone and iPad.

Apple is wrapping up work on iOS 26 because iOS 27 is launching in just a few months. ‌iOS 27‌ is available to developers now, with a public beta coming in July.

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Top Rated Comments

Reeneman Avatar
11 weeks ago

Finally! The update arrived in a massive 15.32 GB for my 15 Pro. Hopefully, this fixes the excessive battery drain.
The incremental file sizes shown on the update screen are mostly broken since iOS 18.
Don’t think it’s that large when you coming from 26.5.1
And as always… such a little point update contains bugfixes and security update and mostly likely won’t change anything significantly in terms of the battery life.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
11 weeks ago
Security updates are always welcome!
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 weeks ago
Finally! The update arrived in a massive 15.32 GB for my 15 Pro. Hopefully, this fixes the excessive battery drain.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
p96 Avatar
11 weeks ago

Did they wake up and correct the mistake of adding ads in Apple Maps?
No? Then never mind. 🤣
It is just a matter of time when I will give up and delete the Apple Maps app.
What ad-free maps app will you replace it with?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 weeks ago
The release notes for 26.5.2 are jaw dropping—- endless WebKit fixes for Safari vulnerabilities.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 weeks ago
Good to see these security updates. Might wait for a few days before updating or even wait till 26.6 is released.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)