How to Install / Upgrade: iOS 26.6 includes key feature that prepares your iPhone for iOS 27
By Dillip Chowdary • Jul 21, 2026 • Source: 9to5Mac
Apple has debuted the RC version of iOS 26.6 along with its companion updates. Official release notes reported by 9to5Mac confirm that this update includes a key feature meant to prepare your iPhone for iOS 27.
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To install the update, open the settings menu on your iPhone and check for available software updates. Select the newly debuted iOS 26.6 RC version and companion updates, then initiate the download and installation process.
Keep in mind that this software is an RC version. You can verify that the installation completed successfully by checking your software update details to confirm the presence of the iOS 26.6 release notes and feature preparation for iOS 27.
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