Still haven't updated to iOS 26? You're far from alone - surprisingly

This article analyzes the unusually mixed adoption of Apple’s iOS 26, contrasting StatCounter’s browser-based metrics with TelemetryDeck’s app-based data, and explores user hesitation tied to the new “Liquid Glass” design, early bugs, lack of compelling features, and update fatigue; while acknowledging many users remain on iOS 18, it advises that security fixes—namely iOS 26.2’s patches for dozens of vulnerabilities, including two exploited in targeted attacks—offer a strong reason to update.