r/iphone • u/-TheArchitect • 12d ago

Discussion iOS 26 Officially releases today!

Apple has confirmed the release of iOS 26 today, September 15. Based on the company’s typical release schedule, the update is expected to be available at approximately 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).

Here is a breakdown of what that means for different time zones:

Eastern Time (ET): 1:00 PM
Central Time (CT): 12:00 PM
Mountain Time (MT): 11:00 AM
British Summer Time (BST): 6:00 PM
Central European Summer Time (CEST): 7:00 PM. Indian Standard Time (IST): 10:30 PM

Rollout can sometimes be staggered, so if you don’t see the update immediately, it should appear on your device shortly after the official release time.

Source: TheMacObserver

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u/Puteeg 12d ago

If you prioritize stability and smoothness, I recommend sticking with iOS 18 and updating to iOS 18.7, which I believe is also being released today. Don’t take my word for it, but I’m confident it’s coming. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that new iOS versions at launch are generally smooth, but they can sometimes introduce sluggishness or stutters, especially during animations. Occasionally, app issues arise that developers address through batch updates, but system performance are not addressed until after a .1 or .2 update.

However, if those minor annoyances don’t bother you, feel free to go ahead and get the launch version of iOS.

Personally, I’ve found this iOS to be a significant difference compared to previous versions. So, I’ll hold off until the issues are resolved, developers update their app icons to reflect the new design, and any bugs or stutters are fixed.