Apple is reportedly gearing up to release iOS 26.2, the next significant update for iPhone users, with the public rollout anticipated as early as next week. According to 9to5Mac, the company has already pushed out the Release Candidate (RC) build, signalling that the official launch is imminent.

Expected Release Window

The release of the RC suggests that iOS 26.2 is likely to arrive between Monday, 8 December, and Wednesday, 10 December. This timing aligns with Apple’s typical schedule for mid-December x.2 updates. Historically, Apple has rolled out similar updates during the second week of December, such as iOS 18.2 on 11 December and iOS 17.2 on 11 December. While there is a slight chance of a last-minute revision to the RC build, industry observers expect the update to be available to

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