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Apple hasn’t announced a date, but the pattern is clear: iOS 26.1 is tracking for late October to early November, following multiple developer and public betas and a likely release candidate just before rollout. Historically, Apple’s x.1 updates land in the last week of October or the first half of November, tying up post‑launch bugs from the major September release and turning on a handful of promised features.

What to expect on timing

Late October window: Apple often ships x.1 on a Monday or mid‑week once the RC build goes out to testers; if it slips, the first half of November is the next realistic slot.

Staggered availability: As usual, the update will go live globally within hours, but features may be staggered by devic

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