iOS 26.0.1 Update: What’s Coming to Your iPhone
▼ Summary
– An anonymous X account with a proven track record of leaking Apple software updates suggests a new build of iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1 is being prepared.
– The leaker revealed a new build number 23A357 for iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1, differing from the public release build 23A355.
– It is unusual for Apple to release revised builds of software after the public launch, which is more common with beta releases.
– One possible explanation is that the revised software is intended for the forthcoming M5 iPad Pro and may not be for iPhones.
– Alternatively, the new build could be released for all iPhone and iPad users who haven’t installed the previous iOS 26.0.1 version.
The upcoming iOS 26.1 release is generating buzz, but a new development suggests Apple may also be preparing a revised version of iOS 26.0.1. An anonymous X account, known for its reliable Apple software leaks, recently shared details about a potential new build. This source has accurately predicted updates in the past, lending credibility to the latest claims.
Over the weekend, the leaker posted what appears to be a fresh build identifier for both iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1. The original public version carried build number 23A355, but according to these posts, Apple has now prepared an updated build labeled 23A357. A follow-up message from the same account simply asked, “another 26.0.1?” hinting at the possibility of a re-release.
It is quite rare for Apple to distribute revised builds of software after its public launch. While beta versions sometimes receive such treatment, finalized public updates typically do not. This unusual move has sparked speculation about the company’s intentions.
One theory suggests the revised software could be intended specifically for the forthcoming M5 iPad Pro. If that is the case, the update might not be meant for iPhones at all, but rather tailored exclusively for the new tablet hardware. Alternatively, Apple could plan to make it available for all iPhone and iPad users, though perhaps only for those who have not yet installed the initial iOS 26.0.1 build.
Given the leaker’s established history of accuracy, it is worth keeping an eye out for the new 23A357 build of iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1.
(Source: 9to5Mac)
