Subj : Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Some iPhones owners are already reg To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Sep 16 2025 22:15:08 Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Some iPhones owners are already regretting it heres why Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Description: iOS 26 is now available, but some people regret installing it on their iPhones here are the main reasons why and the case for waiting. FULL STORY ======================================================================Apple has launched iOS 26 on its range of iPhones Not everyone is happy with the changes iOS 26 brings Luckily, you dont have to update your iPhone just yet The wait is over as iOS 26 is now officially available , with its Liquid Glass redesign and fistfuls of other changes . Its probably the most significant iOS update in many years, and the difference is night and day compared to iOS 18. But while Apple might be celebrating, not everyone who has installed iOS 26 is happy with the new look and feel. In fact, there have been plenty of complaints from Apple users about what has happened to their devices. Notably, even Apple has chimed in on the topic, issuing a warning that upgrading to a new version of the operating system can negatively impact your devices battery life and performance. This has been common knowledge among some iOS users for years the new operating system needs to index your files, download assets, and more, after all. Its worth bearing in mind that this is usually a temporary problem, and battery life and performance should return to normal after a while. But it can nonetheless be frustrating when you experience it. On a similar theme, the size of iOS 26 itself has caused some dismay with the update demanding anywhere between 6GB-12GB of space before you can install it, depending on your model. This is down to a combination of new visual assets, security patches and feature updates, but you naturally get some of that back once the temporary update package has been installed. Elsewhere, some users have voiced their displeasure with Apples Liquid Glass design, especially when it comes to text legibility. This is something that Apple seems to be keenly aware of, as it tweaked Liquid Glass several times while iOS 26 was in beta. Still, it appears that not everyone is happy with the end result, although Apple will likely continue to make adjustments as time goes on. Should you upgrade? (Image credit: Apple) If youre uncertain about upgrading to iOS 26, theres no need to rush. Apples iOS 18 operating system will continue to get security updates for the time being, so your device is not at risk at the moment. If you dont like iOS 26, Apple is not forcing you to install it. Your mileage can also vary depending on which model you have and its current condition. For example, some iPhone 11 owners have reported on Reddit that performance is "smooth and fast", while others with the same model claim that "performance is terrible". That said, iOS 26 comes with a lot of useful new features, including Call Screening that blocks spam calls, Live Translation for when you need a quick way to translate messages and voices, improvements to apps like Maps, Wallet and Music, and more. These new features are not available in iOS 18. While the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 seems to be a pain point, it can be adjusted , while its transparency effects can be greatly reduced by opening the Settings app and going to Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce Transparency. And as has been mentioned, any negative impacts on battery life and performance are likely to be temporary and should be smoothed out over time. Still, iOS 26 wont be for everyone, and you can stick with iOS 18 if thats what you prefer. Just be aware that youll have to update eventually, as Apple doesnt provide security patches forever. You might also like iOS 26 lands today heres exactly when its coming to your iPhone, and which models are compatible Not vibing with Liquid Glass in iOS 26? Heres how to make it easier on the eyes iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 compatibility explained which models are supported? ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/should-you-upgrade-to-ios-26-some-iphones-own ers-are-already-regretting-it-heres-why --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .