Time to stop ignoring those warnings from Apple. The original Home app goes away today.

Apple’s latest iPhone update, iOS 26.2.1, was released on Monday, Jan. 26. You can read full details of what’s in it here.

Recently, it looked like a minor iPhone update was coming, but then it vanished without trace. Now, it’s just gone live.

Discover iOS 26.3's top features, including advanced privacy, seamless data transfers, and performance upgrades for your iPhone.

OS 26.2.1 update brings new features but also bugs like battery drain, Face ID issues, and app crashes. Learn fixes and user ...

Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the ...

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too. Alongside the 26 releases, Apple has also updated several of its older ...

Some iPhone owners have run into a series of frustrating software bugs in iOS 26.2.1, which was meant to be a relatively ...

One thread on the Apple Community forum is called “iOS 26.2.1 has rendered my phone unusable” and complains that nearly every ...

Reports compiled by MacObserver indicate that some users began experiencing problems shortly after installing iOS 26.2.1.

Today (February 10, 2026) is the last day that Apple will support its original HomeKit architecture. Starting on Wednesday, Apple will be rolling out a new version of Home for your smart home devices.