iOS releases
Latest iOS Version (October 2026)
The latest stable iOS version is iOS 27, released Sep 14, 2026.
Current iOS versions
Latest preview
iOS 27.2 Beta 4
Date not published
For testing only. Ship production apps on the stable release.
Read the release summary →Recent iOS releases
| Version | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 27 Latest | Summary | |
| iOS 26.6 | Summary | |
| iOS 26.5 | Summary | |
| iOS 26.4 | Summary | |
| iOS 26.3 | Summary | |
| iOS 26.2 | Summary | |
| iOS 26.1 | Summary | |
| iOS 26 | Summary | |
| iOS 18.6 | Summary | |
| iOS 18.5 | Summary |
Check your iOS version
On an iPhone: open Settings > General > About and read iOS Version.
For developers, this prints the iOS SDK version in your active Xcode.
xcrun --sdk iphoneos --show-sdk-versionUpgrade to iOS 27
On an iPhone: open Settings > General > Software Update. To build for a new iOS SDK, install the matching Xcode.
iOS version FAQ
What is the latest stable iOS version?
The latest stable iOS version is iOS 27, released Sep 14, 2026.
Is there a iOS beta or release candidate?
The newest preview is iOS 27.2 Beta 4. Previews are for testing, not production.
How do I check my iOS version?
On an iPhone: open Settings > General > About and read iOS Version. For developers, this prints the iOS SDK version in your active Xcode. Command: xcrun --sdk iphoneos --show-sdk-version
How do I upgrade to iOS 27?
On an iPhone: open Settings > General > Software Update. To build for a new iOS SDK, install the matching Xcode.