Don't update! iOS 26.2.1 causing serious problems — including crashes and freezes

Multiple iPhone owners are reporting that the recent iOS 26.2.1 update is breaking apps and programs on their device.
Macworld

iPhone users say iOS 26.2.1 causes crashes and connectivity issues

One thread on the Apple Community forum is called “iOS 26.2.1 has rendered my phone unusable” and complains that nearly every ...

Is iOS 26.2.1 Draining Your Battery? Here’s What You Need to Know

OS 26.2.1 update brings new features but also bugs like battery drain, Face ID issues, and app crashes. Learn fixes and user ...

New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27

Apple has "run into snags" testing the more personalized, smarter version of Siri that's planned for iOS 26.4, reports Bloomberg. Because of the issues, the upcoming Siri features will be spread ...

iOS 26.2.1 causing crashes, freezes, and severe battery drain for some

OS 26.2.1 was released last week, adding support for AirTag 2, alongside bug fixes. However, a small minority of ...

iOS 26.2.1: Problem reports on crashes and fast battery drain

With Apple's latest iOS update, support for AirTags 2 is coming to devices, among other things. Depending on the iPhone, ...
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Apple's AI Siri hits more problems - now delayed until iOS 27

Apple's Siri AI upgrade faces more delays due to Google Gemini integration problems. Features now pushed from iOS 26.4 to possibly iOS 27, with testing showing query processing issues and slow ...
Cult of Mac

That Siri upgrade coming in iOS 26.4? Don’t get your hopes up.

OS 26.4 may not live up to expectations. Apple is struggling to complete a long-delayed artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri.
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iOS 26.3 release: Transfer photos/messages to Android in seconds

iOS 26.3 introduces Apple's first Transfer to Android tool, letting iPhone users wirelessly migrate photos, messages, apps and passwords to nearby Android devices.