Apple Prepares iOS 26.0.2 Update for iPhone
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 26.0.2,a second bug fix update for its recently launched iOS 26 operating system. The company’s engineers have been internally testing the software, as first reported by MacRumors on October 11, 2025, signaling an imminent public release.
This update arrives roughly a month after the initial public release of iOS 26 and follows the release of iOS 26.0.1 last month, which addressed specific bugs affecting the iPhone 17. While specific details regarding the changes in iOS 26.0.2 remain undisclosed, users can anticipate a range of improvements including bug fixes, security patches, and performance enhancements-especially relevant given the significant “Liquid Glass” redesign introduced with iOS 26.
Apple previously released iOS 26.0.1 in September 2025, resolving issues specific to the iPhone 17. Beyond iOS 26.0.2, the company is also actively developing iOS 26.1, currently in beta testing, with a projected release before the end of October 2025. A notable feature of iOS 26.1 is a new swipe gesture for Apple Music.
