Apple’s next major iPhone update is on the way. But when, exactly? Currently, iOS 26.3 is on its second beta, with general release predicted for late January. But many analysts have fastened on Monday, Jan. 26 — but that may not be the case any longer.
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I also fancied Jan. 26, though I predicted that another day that week was also possible, with Tuesday, Jan. 27 likely if it wasn’t Monday.
Why iOS 26.3 Could Slip Into February
The thing is, Apple hasn’t launched the Release Candidate for iOS 26.3 beta yet. The usual pattern is that the Release Candidate is followed by general release a week or so later, which would push iOS 26.3 to February, assuming…