Apple’s latest security releases make this a useful time to check your devices. This guide explains the update process; the version offered can vary with your device and current operating system.
On iPhone or iPad: Make a backup using iCloud or a computer, connect to Wi-Fi and plug the device into power. Open Settings, choose General, then Software Update. Check the installed version and follow the installation prompts if an update is offered.
If no wireless update appears, Apple provides instructions for updating through a computer. Follow the method appropriate to your Mac or Windows PC rather than downloading software from unofficial sites.
On Mac: Open System Settings, choose General, then Software Update. Follow Apple’s instructions for the available update, and allow time for installation and any restart.
An update to your existing software branch and an upgrade to a newer major version are different options. Read the version and compatibility information before proceeding.
Apple’s release list records iOS and iPadOS 26.7.1 alongside 27.0.1, and updates for several Mac software branches on 28 September 2026. Checking your device is more reliable than assuming one version applies to everyone.
Sources: Apple — update your iPhone or iPad; Apple — update macOS; Apple security releases.
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