iOS 26.5.1 arrives with one new fix you can try now
WWDC isn't for another week, but Apple has a tiny new iOS update to tide us over until then.
Yes, iOS 26.5.1 is officially here, per 9to5Mac. You can download it to your iPhone by opening Settings, then going to General, and then Software Update. Don't expect too much, though, as these patches are usually pretty small. Apple's official release notes paint a pretty good picture of what to expect from this update:
"This update addresses an issue for a small number of users that may prevent wired charging on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained," Apple said.
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And that's it. There may be smaller bug fixes in this update that Apple didn't see a need to address, but the star of the show here is a fix to a battery charging issue on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models. There was a known issue where those particular phones would be stubborn about turning back on if plugged into a wired charger after running out of battery. Putting them on a wireless charger for 10 to 15 minutes would fix it, but obviously, not everyone has one of those lying around. If Apple is to be believed, this isn't a problem anymore.
Just in case, you might want to plug your phone in before its screen goes black. And if you want to hear about actual substantive new iOS features, just wait a week.
Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.
