Apple has a new iPhone update in the wings, and it’s about to make its entrance. Although there had been plentiful reports that an interim update was on its way, it’s now near-certain that the next iPhone software release will be iOS 26.1. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

Apple stock is facing its next big test as the iPhone maker gears up to report earnings. The company just topped a $4 trillion valuation this week.