When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable.

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too. Alongside the 26 releases, Apple has also updated several of its older operating systems,

Based on reporting from sources including Bloomberg and The Information, Apple has two clear focuses for iOS 27: Integrating new AI features throughout the operating system. Fixing bugs, improving performance, and boosting stability.

Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.

Apple has moved on to its third round of developer betas for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.