Apple launches iOS 26.5.1
On June 1, 2026, the Cupertino tech giant launched a minor update to iOS 26, iOS 26.5.1. This software is exclusively available to iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air and fixes the charging bug affecting these models.
A major issue on the iPhone 17 might just have been fixed | Image by PhoneArena
The update was launched just a week before WWDC 2026, which is set to take place from June 8 through June 12. During the conference, the tech giant will likely introduce iOS 27. However, Apple may continue to polish the iOS 26.5 until iOS 27 is officially launched this September alongside the iPhone 18 lineup.
iPhone owners can download the update via Settings, General, and then Software Update.
Update fixes
The update appears to be primarily focused on the charging bug that has been plaguing some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users.
However, Apple hasn’t published a changelog for iOS 26.5.1, making it unclear whether the release includes additional fixes or improvements beyond the charging issue.
A curious twist
This might seem huge, but it’s actually not all that significant. | Image by CHAMP_196
Yet, others see just 3GB. | Image by MrIceColdBlue
Regardless of what you’re seeing on the page, it’s important to point out that the figure reflects the installation package, not the actual storage space that will be permanently used. In addition, despite the size discrepancy, all users have reported their software update was downloaded and installed very quickly.
The bug itself
Seeing the iPhone 17 Pro Max getting such issues is concerning. | Image by georgethornguy
Some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air owners noticed a bug as early as September last year. Some users reported their device wouldn’t turn on after the battery depleted completely, even after connecting it to a charger. For some, it took over an hour before their device would turn back on.
Not all users report these iOS 26.5 problems, though. | Image by Xolaris05 and Successful-Cover5433
Here’s hoping
While it’s too early to determine whether iOS 26.5.1 permanently fixes these annoying bugs on the latest iPhones, I’m definitely hoping it does.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m not a big fan of the whole ‘waiting game.’ But at the end of the day, Apple is trying to fix the problem, right?
Meanwhile, another tech giant (khem, Google) often leaves its fans wondering if a specific software glitch would ever get solved. In the landscape where the end user sometimes gets their patience tested, I can understand why so many stay ‘locked’ in the Apple ecosystem.
