Apple releases iOS 26.5.1, a minor update to iOS 26, targeting specific iPhone models. The update becomes available about three weeks after iOS 26.5 and is distributed over-the-air for eligible devices through Settings > General > Software Update. Multiple outlets report that iOS 26.5.1 is intended for iPhone Air and all iPhone 17 models. According to Apple’s release notes cited by the reports, the software addresses a charging issue affecting a small number of users. The problem can prevent wired charging when the battery is nearly drained or after a deep battery drain, according to the coverage. The update is described as a fix for users whose iPhones may fail to recharge under those conditions. Apple’s work on the iOS 26 line is portrayed as winding down as the company prepares for the next major iOS release at WWDC, where iOS 27 is expected to be introduced. Overall, sources align that the update’s focus is a specific low-battery wired charging bug on the listed iPhone models.