Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Apple is now pushing iOS 18 users to upgrade, but many are hesitating for these 3 reasons

• Apple has started encouraging iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26
• Many people are reluctant for a wide range of reasons
• Fortunately, most of these issues are temporary or can be fixed

It’s usually a good idea to upgrade your iPhone to the newest operating system version, as that way you’ll get all the latest features and security patches as they become available. Apple is trying to get iOS 18 users to do just that and update their devices to iOS 26, but some holdouts are wary for a few key reasons.

People first started noticing the new upgrade message from Apple over the last day or so. Found in the Settings app, Apple’s memo recommends iOS 26 for the new features it brings, including the Liquid Glass redesign, Apple Intelligence, the Call Screening feature in the Phone app, and more.

If you ...