I'm still on Sequoia on both my Macs. I updated my iPad Pro to iOS 26, decided i...

20after4 · 2026-01-10T21:28:14 1768080494

> figure the new iOS will run like crap on it and then I'll be forced to get a new phone.

Indeed, it does run like crap on older phones. You made the right choice. I don't feel forced to upgrade my phone but the new OS definitely drains the battery faster and feels slightly sluggish, making me regret the "upgrade."

aucisson_masque · 2026-01-10T22:40:36 1768084836

What about the security update, especially for the phone ? There have been critical flaws patched recently.

Agree that iOS 26 is trash and it empty my iPhone 13 mini battery in less time than I need to write it.

icedchai · 2026-01-10T23:59:54 1768089594

iOS 18 is still getting updates. Same with Sequoia. Eventually that will stop and I’ll have to upgrade.

moritz · 2026-01-11T08:38:09 1768120689

Apple already flipped the switch in December with 18.7.3, if your phone is capable running 26, you will not get offered 18.x updates anymore

icedchai · 2026-01-11T15:52:27 1768146747

Oh, I didn't realize this. I guess I'm screwed!! I'm stuck on 18.7.2...

abustamam · 2026-01-11T01:29:18 1768094958

For better or worse my 2018 iPad is stuck on ios 18 but I still get security updates.