iOS

[UPDATE: Now Pulled] Apple Releases iOS 14.1, iPadOS 14.1, and tvOS 14.1 to support new iPhones and HomePod

Post Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Update: AppleInsider and MacRumors both now report that these updates were not meant for the public but were briefly, and inadvertently, published to the main release channel. Apple subsequently pulled the initial downloads and has re-released them as downloads exclusive to developers.

[Updated With Important Warning for Braille Display Users] Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4; Bringing a New Direct Touch Setting for VoiceOver Users

Post Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021

UPDATE: American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has issued a warning that there are connection issues for the Mantis and Chameleon braille displays after upgrading to iOS 14.4; and recommend that you turn off automatic updates and do not upgrade until a resolution has been found:

[Updated: Now Resolved] A Warning to Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Users About Potential Loss of VoiceOver Speech in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Post Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Update, 09/29/2025: Apple released iOS 26.0.1 on 09/29/2025, providing a resolution for the issue discussed in the below post.

Update, 09/18/2025: Apple has confirmed that they are aware of the issue and that it will be fixed in an upcoming software update. We will update this post as more information becomes available.