Apple is preparing another maintenance update for iPhone users with iOS 26.0.2 now in internal testing. Logs from Apple’s development systems suggest the software is nearing completion, indicating a likely public release in the coming weeks.
The update is expected to focus on routine stability and security improvements rather than introducing new features. Apple typically issues these smaller point releases to address problems that surface after major version rollouts. While no specific fixes have been confirmed, the company’s previous iOS 26.0.1 release in September targeted several notable issues affecting connectivity and accessibility.
That earlier update resolved intermittent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dropouts on newer iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro. It also corrected a problem that left some users unable to connect to cellular networks after upgrading to iOS 26. Additional fixes addressed visual artifacts in photos captured under certain lighting conditions, blank app icons when applying custom tints, and instances where VoiceOver became disabled after installation. A security flaw was also patched at that time.
Given this pattern, iOS 26.0.2 will likely serve a similar purpose—cleaning up remaining bugs and tightening system security as Apple continues refining its software across the iPhone lineup. These small but frequent updates play a critical role in maintaining performance and reliability, especially as new devices and chip architectures, such as the M5 series, reach the market.
On the Mac side, Apple is reportedly testing macOS 26.0.2 as well. Internal builds have been spotted running on what appears to be a base 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the upcoming M5 chip. That model is expected to debut ahead of the more powerful 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro versions featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. If the company follows its usual release pattern, macOS 26.0.2 could roll out alongside its iPhone counterpart, offering a coordinated update across Apple’s platforms.
