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Operating Systems Latest Version: 26.3 Latest Release: Feb 11, 2026
iOS is Apple's mobile operating system that powers iPhone devices with a focus on security and user experience.
Versions
15
Latest Version
26.3
Active Support
2
EOL
13
Lifecycle Timeline
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sep 15, 2025 | Yes | No | 26.3 | No | Active |
| 18 | Sep 16, 2024 | Yes | No | 18.7.5 | No | Active |
| 17 | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 16, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | 17.7.2 | No | EOL |
| 16 | Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 18, 2023 | Mar 31, 2025 | 16.7.14 | No | EOL |
| 15 | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 12, 2022 | Mar 31, 2025 | 15.8.6 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | 14.8.1 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | 13.7 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 19, 2019 | Jan 23, 2023 | 12.5.8 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Sep 19, 2017 | Sep 17, 2018 | Oct 8, 2018 | 11.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 19, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | 10.3.4 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 | 9.3.6 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Sep 17, 2014 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | 8.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 17, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 | 7.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 | 6.1.6 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Oct 12, 2011 | Sep 19, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | 5.1.1 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of iOS have reached end of life?
The following iOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10 (and 5 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using iOS 17?
iOS 17 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of iOS?
The latest version of iOS is 26.3, released in the 26 release cycle.
How many versions of iOS are currently supported?
iOS currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 26, 18.
When does iOS 26 reach end of life?
iOS 26 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when iOS reaches end of life?
When a iOS version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.