Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X, which has a proven history of sharing information about future versions of iOS.
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The account initially reported that iOS 26.0.1 would have the build number 23A350, but they now expect the update to have the build number 23A355. This suggests that the software update will include more bug fixes or changes than originally planned.
MacRumors has also seen evidence of iOS 26.0.1 in its visitor logs in recent days, as Apple software engineers test the update internally .
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iOS 26.0.1 will likely address a range of software bugs and issues:
– A bug related to the camera on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro.
– A bug that causes Wi-Fi to temporarily disconnect and reconnect on iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — this issue also causes wireless CarPlay in vehicles.
– A bug that breaks searching in the Calendar for some users.
– A bug that prevents some users from downloading Apple Intelligence on iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
iOS 26.0.1 is likely to be released in the coming days.
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iOS 26.1 is already in beta testing and this release should include the same bug fixes that come with iOS 26.0.1. So far, iOS 26.1 makes both Apple Intelligence and Live Translation on compatible AirPods available in additional languages and includes some other small changes to Apple Music, Calendar, Photos and Safari.
