Apple has set the release date of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 for September 15, 2025. Ahead of the rollout, the company has made the release candidate (RC) builds ...

Apple has today released for download iOS 26 RC IPSW links and OTA update, and it can now be installed on your own devices— ...

Then select your device in the Finder sidebar, hold down the Option key, and click on the Check for Update button. Open the IPSW file on your computer and follow the prompts.