Apple today released iOS 26.5.1, a minor update to iOS 26. The software is available three weeks after the release of iOS 26.5 and appears to only be available for the iPhone Air and all models in the iPhone 17 line.
The new software can be downloaded over-the-air to eligible iPhones by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes a previously documented charging issue with the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models.
This update addresses an issue for a small number of users that may prevent wired charging on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is almost exhausted.
Apple’s work on iOS 26 is nearing completion as it prepares to introduce iOS 27 at the WWDC main event on June 8.
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