Next iPhone Update: Features & Predictions
- * The article references the "Apple iPhone 17" (image included).
- * most Likely Dates: Monday, December 15th or Tuesday, December 16th.
- * There's a question of whether an iOS 18 update (like iOS 18.7.2) will continue to receive security updates for users who don't instantly upgrade to iOS 26.
Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text:
1. iPhone 17:
* The article references the “Apple iPhone 17” (image included).
* It appears to be going on sale in china.
2.iOS 26.2 Release Date:
* Expected Release: Mid-December.
* most Likely Dates: Monday, December 15th or Tuesday, December 16th.
* A delay could push it to January, but that’s not expected.
3. iOS 18 Alternative:
* There’s a question of whether an iOS 18 update (like iOS 18.7.2) will continue to receive security updates for users who don’t instantly upgrade to iOS 26.
* It’s possible iOS 18.7.2 could be the last major iOS 18 update, with only sporadic security patches following.
4. iOS 26.2 Features:
* General: Includes security updates and bug fixes, along with smaller tweaks.
* Liquid Glass: Adjustable clarity slider for the Liquid Glass effect (lock screen and Measure app).
* Animations: New animations in menus.
* AirDrop: Changes to AirDrop for sharing with peopel not in your contacts (details not fully explained in this excerpt).
* siri: Major Siri update is expected in 2026, not in this release.
Source: Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2025/11/26/apple-ios-262-release-date-unprecedented-change-revealed-for-next-iphone-update/) by David Phelan.