Still haven't updated to iOS 26? You're far from alone - surprisingly

Many iPhone users are still tapping 'Remind Me Later' on iOS 26. Is it design concerns, early bugs, or a lack of must-have features? Let's look at the data.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• iOS 26 adoption is split, with trackers showing sharply different results.
• Design changes and early bugs are making users hesitant to update.
• Security fixes may be the strongest reason to install iOS 26 now.

It's been a few months since Apple released iOS 26. Normally, new iOS versions spread like wildfire. Within a few months, most iPhone users have tapped that "Download and Install" button, right? Not so fast.

This time around, adoption seems unusually sluggish. There's evidence that many of us are dragging our feet and hitting "Remind Me Later" on iOS 26, even if the exact percentage is ...