Over the next few days, Apple is expected to release iOS 26.1. Some of you, including yours, are already running iOS26.1 Beta 4 on our eligible iPhone units. This iOS update will change the way firmware updates are provided by Apple. The goal is to reduce the time it takes to install a download by reducing or eliminating the number of button presses required to launch, download, and install iOS updates.
iOS 26.1 set to shake up how iPhone handsets receive software and security updates
Updating to iOS 26.1 will improve the way iOS is updated on iPhone devices. | Image credits-Apple
Imagine waiting for an iOS update that fixes a major security issue that threatens the safety of your personal data. If iOS26.1 delivers what it says, Apple iPhone users could receive an update and instantly see bugs fixed and software flaws fixed. Instant updates are necessary in this day and age where malicious apps are quick to launch attacks to steal your login credentials, break into your sensitive financial accounts, and wipe your accounts.
Samsung is having problems releasing Android 16
Galaxy ranges and specific models affected by the shutdown include:
It should come as no surprise that Google favors its Pixel devices, giving these phones a leg up on Galaxy handsets when it comes to receiving Android and security updates. Google would prefer security to be a Pixel feature, even though Galaxy phones sell 10 times more than Pixel handsets.
Here’s the thing. Apple already touts the iPhone as more secure than Android models. If the new iOS26Update .1 gives all eligible iPhones the ability to receive iOS and security updates quickly and passively, the iOS security advantage over Android will increase. Google may want to find a way to reduce the fragmentation that has haunted Android since the beginning, but one would have to assume that if something could have been done now, Google would have done it.
One might conclude that if security is your number one priority and you favor Android, you might want to consider purchasing a Pixel handset.
“Iconic Phones” is coming this fall!
Good news everyone! Over the past year we’ve been working on one of our exciting projects and we’re excited to announce that it will be ready for release in just a few months.
