Apple is preparing an iOS 18.7 update for compatible iPhone models, which, according to MacRumors, will appear in September.
iOS 18.7 will mostly include security fixes. This update will be one of the last for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, as they will not support the new iOS 26 system version. In addition, this will be one of the final updates to iOS 18.
As for iOS 26, it is compatible with iPhone 11 and newer models. Apple has already completed a long beta testing of the OS and is preparing for the official release. The company is expected to release iOS 26 to all users in mid-September.
Recall that Apple will show the iPhone 17 series, as well as other new products, on September 9, 2025.