iOS 26 Speculation Thread

[dannyyankou]

I hope there's a new RC2 coming before public release because this RC runs like a stuttery mess on my Air.

I know this always sounds like an excuse, but it truly is because the phone needs to index and update things in the background. In like an hour, it’ll be great.

 

[Mlrollin91]

I hope there's a new RC2 coming before public release because this RC runs like a stuttery mess on my Air.

It hasn't even been installed for an hour. Give it a minute. My 17PM was stuttering like crazy right after the install. I set it aside for 30 minutes, came back and it was good as new.

 

[dwrufus53]

What has the world become? Apple releasing updates 2 hours late? /s

who's counting at this point.

 

[iSuzan]

Fun. Just thought I could look.

So for next time: it also can be 2 hours late!

 

[dwrufus53]

I think they'll avoid doing a release next week since it's election day in the US on Tuesday.

Meh. Not presidential or even mid-term. I don't expect it will impact Apple's release schedule.

 

[yeahtyeaht]

Damn went to sleep and woke up for the RC

 

[mattburley7]

public release next tuesday then?

 

[VineRider]

I think Monday for the release. I also think there could be a remote chance we see something tomorrow. The .1 releases have historically been in October, so if Apple wants to stay with that cadence for some reason, then tomorrow would make sense.

 

[gank41]

I think Monday for the release. I also think there could be a remote chance we see something tomorrow. The .1 releases have historically been in October, so if Apple wants to stay with that cadence for some reason, then tomorrow would make sense.

Although it's not TOO likely, there have been Friday 'point' releases before. Just to stick to an October schedule.. Otherwise I'd agree that we'd be looking towards Monday.

 

[gtmead09]

Although it's not TOO likely, there have been Friday 'point' releases before. Just to stick to an October schedule.. Otherwise I'd agree that we'd be looking towards Monday.

Apple seems to go towards Mondays, I would agree that we are probably looking at Nov 3rd. I wouldn't be surprised 26.2 as early as Tuesday. If we look at the trends and the fact that X.2 normally has four betas, they would need to probably align to the following to stay on track. Unless they only go one week between beta 1 and 2.

Beta 1 - Nov 3 week
Beta 2 - Nov 17 week
Beta 3 - Nov 24 week
Beta 4 - Dec 1 week
RC - Dec 8 week
Public - Dec 15 week
Traditional holiday break Dec 22 week to New Year (maybe with a 26.3 beta 1 in there)

 

[Lk52461]

Does anyone think we’ll get an RC2 before the public release, or will Apple just push out a new build on release day next week?

 

[xpxp2002]

Does anyone think we’ll get an RC2 before the public release, or will Apple just push out a new build on release day next week?

My intuition says new build for GA on Monday. But I’m waiting until next hour to see if an RC2 happens to drop before installing this build.

 

[william16promax]

RC 2 Today?
Public Release Monday?

 

[LutzRFrank]

RC 2 Today?
Public Release Monday?

Release Monday/Tuesday

RC2 is only happening when something really severe pops up in RC and should/could be considered as exception ...

 

[robohunter]

I expect release on Monday (Tuesday at latest, but Apple seems to prefer Mondays for public releases). Given recent experience, I also expect a higher build — that seems to have become a new normal.

 

[TheCart]

I'm hoping for 26.2 beta on Tuesday!

 

[Lab34]

Hi, I don't remember: usually, do they release the GA xx.1 of ios + watchos + macos the same day ?

Because, if they do it, we cannot speculate without a global view of the entire ecosystem problems 😅

 

[dwrufus53]

Hi, I don't remember: usually, do they release the GA xx.1 of ios + watchos + macos the same day ?

Because, if they do it, we cannot speculate without a global view of the entire ecosystem problems 😅

Yep. Can't recall a time when it wasn't so.

 

[BigDO]

I expect release on Monday (Tuesday at latest, but Apple seems to prefer Mondays for public releases). Given recent experience, I also expect a higher build — that seems to have become a new normal.

Also think it will be a higher build today, too many bugs in the RC. Interestingly, it’s running much better on the Air than on the 16P which indicates that focus is on last gen optimizations.

 

[Reeneman]

Also think it will be a higher build today, too many bugs in the RC. Interestingly, it’s running much better on the Air than on the 16P which indicates that focus is on last gen optimizations.

Even the probably higher build of the final will contain too many bugs in your opinion. I’m pretty sure about that.

 

[one more]

Also think it will be a higher build today, too many bugs in the RC. Interestingly, it’s running much better on the Air than on the 16P which indicates that focus is on last gen optimizations.

Agreed, it’s totally fine on my iPhone 17, yet stumbles on iPad Air 5 (M1).

 

[thatJohann]

Are you expecting RC2 or 26.1 public release today?

 

[mariuskv]

Are you expecting RC2 or 26.1 public release today?

Public release today

 

[Reeneman]

Excited for the release today

 

[Kal Madda]

Yeah excited for the release! Sadly, I’ll have to install it later today, as I’m going to be busy when it drops. But I’m going to be even more interested in seeing what comes with the first beta of 26.2! 👍🏻