Apple is getting ready to roll out iOS 18.7 for compatible iPhones, according to activity spotted in MacRumors’ visitor logs. This release is expected to arrive in September 2025, alongside the long-awaited iOS 26 update.
What to Expect from iOS 18.7
The iOS 18.7 update is expected to be a minor release, focusing mainly on security patches and bug fixes rather than new features. For users of older devices, this could be one of the final updates before Apple ends support.
Last Update for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR
Apple has confirmed that iOS 26 will not support the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. This means iOS 18.7 will likely be among the last updates these devices ever receive.
By contrast, iOS 26 will be compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer models, extending Apple’s trend of keeping newer hardware updated for longer.
iOS 26 Release Timeline
After months of beta testing, iOS 26 is nearly ready for public release. Based on Apple’s history, the update is expected to roll out in mid-September 2025.
Previous iOS Release Dates
- iOS 18 – September 16, 2024
- iOS 17 – September 18, 2023
- iOS 16 – September 12, 2022
- iOS 15 – September 20, 2021
- iOS 14 – September 16, 2020
This timeline suggests that iOS 26 will follow a similar mid-September release window.
Summary
- iOS 18.7 is coming in September 2025, mainly with security fixes.
- It will be one of the last updates for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.
- iOS 26 will launch around mid-September, compatible with iPhone 11 and newer.
With iPhone 17 set to launch on September 9, 2025, the coming weeks will be busy for Apple users awaiting both new hardware and major software updates