Short answer: The newest tracked Apple iOS release is 26. Currently tracked supported releases include 26, 18, 16, 15.
This page is an automatically maintained support-status reference for Apple iOS. It is built from structured lifecycle data and refreshed by The TANDOM automation so you can quickly check current versions, latest releases, active support, and end-of-life dates.
Current support status
| Release | Latest tracked version | Released | Active support until | Security support until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 26.5.1 2026.06.01 |
2025.09.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| 18 | 18.7.9 2026.05.11 |
2024.09.16 | 2025.09.15 | Not announced | Security support only |
| 17 | 17.7.2 2024.11.19 |
2023.09.18 | 2024.09.16 | 2024.11.19 | Security support ended |
| 16 | 16.7.16 2026.05.11 |
2022.09.12 | 2023.09.18 | Not announced | Security support only |
| 15 | 15.8.8 2026.05.11 |
2021.09.20 | 2022.09.12 | Not announced | Security support only |
| 14 | 14.8.1 2021.10.26 |
2020.09.16 | 2021.09.20 | 2021.10.26 | Security support ended |
| 13 | 13.7 2020.09.01 |
2019.09.19 | 2020.09.16 | 2020.09.16 | Security support ended |
| 12 | 12.5.8 2026.01.26 |
2018.09.17 | 2019.09.19 | 2026.01.26 | Security support ended |
| 11 | 11.4.1 2018.07.09 |
2017.09.19 | 2018.09.17 | 2018.10.08 | Security support ended |
| 10 | 10.3.4 2019.07.22 |
2016.09.13 | 2017.09.19 | 2019.07.22 | Security support ended |
| 9 | 9.3.6 2019.07.22 |
2015.09.16 | 2016.09.13 | 2019.07.22 | Security support ended |
| 8 | 8.4.1 2015.08.13 |
2014.09.17 | 2015.09.16 | 2015.09.30 | Security support ended |
| 7 | 7.1.2 2014.06.30 |
2013.09.18 | 2014.09.17 | 2014.10.20 | Security support ended |
| 6 | 6.1.6 2014.02.21 |
2012.09.19 | 2013.09.18 | 2013.09.26 | Security support ended |
| 5 | 5.1.1 2012.05.07 |
2011.10.12 | 2012.09.19 | 2012.11.01 | Security support ended |
Quick answers
Is Apple iOS 26 still supported?
Yes. 26 is listed as actively supported. The latest tracked release is 26.5.1.
Is Apple iOS 18 still supported?
Partly. 18 is past active support, but it is still listed for security support. Active support ended 2025.09.15.
Is Apple iOS 17 still supported?
No. 17 is listed as end-of-life. Standard security support ended 2024.11.19.
Is Apple iOS 16 still supported?
Partly. 16 is past active support, but it is still listed for security support. Active support ended 2023.09.18.
Is Apple iOS 15 still supported?
Partly. 15 is past active support, but it is still listed for security support. Active support ended 2022.09.12.
Is Apple iOS 14 still supported?
No. 14 is listed as end-of-life. Standard security support ended 2021.10.26.
Is Apple iOS 13 still supported?
No. 13 is listed as end-of-life. Standard security support ended 2020.09.16.
Is Apple iOS 12 still supported?
No. 12 is listed as end-of-life. Standard security support ended 2026.01.26.
What to do next
- If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
- If it is security-support only, plan an upgrade before the security support date passes.
- If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.
Related support-status pages
- Apple iPhone support status
- Apple iPad support status
- Apple Watch support status
- Apple iPadOS support status
- Apple macOS support status
- Apple watchOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
- Android OS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Apple iOS lifecycle data. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.06.16. This page is generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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