ByDavid Phelan,
Senior Contributor.
Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, iOS 26, hasn’t been taken up as quickly as previous versions, it seems. But a new report points out that leaving your iPhone on iOS 18, which debuted in 2024, is not a good idea. Here’s what you should do and why.
The adoption rate for iOS 26 may be around 55% of compatible handsets, according to one report, though some sites are reporting that 70% of their visitors are using iOS 26, which is a healthier number.
It looks like Liquid Glass, the love-it-or-hate-it design change that has launched with iOS 26, is to blame. A new report from Macworld opened with a tart comment. “Seriously, Liquid Glass isn't that bad,” it said. On a personal note, I love Liquid Glass, and while I’m not alone, I know there are people waiting to be convinced.
