iOS 26.6 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update is coming

iOS 26.5.2 released this week, but another iPhone software update will be here soon. Here’s when to expect iOS 26.6 to launch to all users.

iOS 26.6 launch expected in late July, with iOS 27 following in September

Apple recently unveiled its major new 2027 software updates, including iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.

Those updates won’t launch to all users until September. But there’s another iPhone update coming much sooner.

iOS 26.6 is currently in beta testing, with a release expected soon.

Here’s an overview of previous iOS x.6 release dates:

iOS 18.6: Tuesday, July 29

iOS 17.6: Monday, July 29

iOS 16.6: Monday, July 24

As you can see, Apple follows very predictable patterns with its software launches.