# Apple releases first iOS 26.6 RC for iPhone - 9to5Mac

> While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26. 6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the first release candidate for iOS 26.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/20/apple-releases-first-ios-26-6-rc-for-iphone/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e6643eab339c59cb746f5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #ipad #apple #ai #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e6643eab339c59cb746f5

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