Apple releases iOS 26.5.1 to fix iPhone charging bug

Apple has released iOS 26.5.1, a minor software update focused on fixing a specific charging issue affecting some of its newest iPhone models. The update is available now for the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air.

According to Apple’s release notes, the update addresses a problem that may prevent wired charging on those devices when the battery is nearly drained. The company states that the issue affected only a small number of users. The fix arrives several weeks after initial reports of the problem surfaced, confirming it was a software-related glitch rather than a hardware defect. Users can install the update by navigating to Settings, then General, and selecting Software Update.

This incremental release follows the broader iOS 26.5 update, which was distributed last month. That earlier update introduced several new features, including a beta for end-to-end encrypted messaging between iPhone and Android users via RCS, provided both carriers and devices support it. It also added a "Suggested Places" discovery feature to Apple Maps in the United States and Canada, a new dynamic Pride-themed wallpaper, and, in the European Union, expanded capabilities for third-party...