Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead.

Is iOS 26.2 out yet? Why Apple recommends iOS 26 update for AI, security

Are you still running iOS 18? Apple recommends updating to the newest system. Here's when iPhone users can expect iOS 26.2 to drop and how to do it.