iOS 26.2.1 Update: Users Report New Issues Following Release

iOS 26.2.1 was released last week, introducing support for AirTag 2 and including bug fixes. However, following the update, a minority of users have reported the introduction of new issues.

Following the update, a minority of users have reported the introduction of new issues.

Reported Problems

Problems reported by users include:

• App crashes, freezing, or lagging.
• Connectivity failures.
• Severe battery drain.
• Apple Maps losing saved places and favorites.
• Face ID authentication gaps in third-party applications.
• Control Centre and HomeKit triggers not responding as expected.
• Irregular storage reporting, characterized by sudden spikes or drops.
• Severe cases of applications crashing or devices rebooting repeatedly.

Some users have also stated that their devices became unstable or very slow after installing the update.

Scope of Reports

These issues have been identified on various platforms, including Reddit and Apple support forums, as noted by Mac Observer. The reports do not indicate a widespread problem; specific forum threads show a limited number of users confirming similar experiences. For example, two Apple support community threads have 141 and 46 users, respectively, indicating they are experiencing similar issues, and a Reddit thread has 277 upvotes and 78 comments.

Apple has been contacted for comment regarding these user reports.