This tracker lists the latest iOS updates for iPhone, with their version numbers, release dates and what each one changed. Every entry is checked against Apple’s official security releases page, and the page is updated when Apple releases a new iOS version.
TL;DR: The latest iOS update is iOS 27.2, released on October 26, 2026, for iPhone 11 and later. It brings Siri AI changes and more than 160 security entries on Apple’s page. The iPhone Duo has its own iOS 27.1 build, released on October 23, 2026.
Last updated: November 1, 2026.
How iOS version numbers work
The first number is the major version, such as 27. A second number, such as 27.2, marks a larger update during the year, and a third number, such as 27.0.1, marks a small fix.
Apple also keeps updating older versions. iOS 26.7.2 is the iOS 26 update for iPhones that stay on iOS 26, and it was released on the same day as iOS 27.2.
iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 (released October 26, 2026)
- What it is: the first larger update to iOS 27. Apple’s security page lists it for iPhone 11 and later.
- Version number: iOS 27.2.
- Released: October 26, 2026.
- What’s new: Siri AI gets changes, including more languages, along with smarter Messages suggestions and a redesigned Apple Music look, according to coverage of Apple’s release notes by 9to5Mac and Mac Observer.
- iPhone Duo: the update adds USB-C Apple Pencil support, per the same coverage.
- Not included: the redesigned Health app appeared in early betas but did not reach the final release. Apple is reported to plan it for later in 2026.
- Security: Apple’s page lists more than 160 security entries for this release and does not say that any issue is actively exploited. We break down where the fixes sit in our report on the iOS 27.2 security update.
- More detail: see our reports on the Siri Excluded Apps setting and the Shared Albums and SynthID changes.
- What it means for you: this update carries many security fixes, so install it when your iPhone offers it.
Source: About the security content of iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2.
iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2 (released October 26, 2026)
- What it is: the security update for iPhones that stay on iOS 26. Apple’s page lists it for iPhone 11 and later.
- Version number: iOS 26.7.2.
- Released: October 26, 2026, the same day as iOS 27.2.
- Older iPhones: on the same day Apple released iOS 18.7.11 for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
- Security: Apple’s page lists a long set of fixes and does not say that any issue is actively exploited.
- What it means for you: if you have not moved to iOS 27, this is the update to install.
Source: About the security content of iOS 26.7.2 and iPadOS 26.7.2.
iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo (released October 23, 2026)
- What it is: a build of iOS made for the iPhone Duo. Apple said the phone would ship with iOS 27.1, which builds on iOS 27 with features made for its foldable design.
- Version number: iOS 27.1, for iPhone Duo only.
- Released: October 23, 2026, the day the iPhone Duo went on sale.
- What changed: Apple’s release notes for the day-one build only mention bug fixes for your iPhone, according to MacRumors.
- Security: Apple lists no published security entries for this release.
- What it means for you: iPhone Duo owners can move to iOS 27.2 as well. Apple said all devices, including the iPhone Duo, can update to it.
- If you have an iPhone Duo, our guide to a cracked iPhone Duo screen explains the return window.
Source: Apple security releases.
iOS 27.0.1 and iPadOS 27.0.1 (released September 28, 2026)
- What it is: the first small fix for iOS 27.
- Version number: iOS 27.0.1.
- Released: September 28, 2026.
- Devices: Apple lists it for iPhone 11 and later.
- Security: Apple lists no published security entries for this release.
Source: Apple security releases.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 (released September 14, 2026)
- What it is: the new major version of iOS for iPhone 11 and later, as listed on Apple’s security page.
- Version number: iOS 27.
- Released: September 14, 2026.
- What’s new: a redesigned Siri AI, Liquid Glass refinements and new Apple Intelligence features were the headline changes announced at WWDC 2026.
- Security: Apple’s page for this release lists a long set of fixes and does not say that any issue is actively exploited.
Source: About the security content of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
How to update your iPhone
Open Settings, tap General, then tap Software Update. If an update is available, your iPhone shows it there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest iOS version?
The latest iOS version on Apple’s security page is iOS 27.2, released on October 26, 2026.
Which iPhones can run iOS 27?
Apple’s security page lists iOS 27 and iOS 27.2 for iPhone 11 and later.
Why does the iPhone Duo have iOS 27.1?
Apple said the iPhone Duo would ship with iOS 27.1, which includes features made for its foldable design. Apple also said the iPhone Duo can update to iOS 27.2.
