Safari bug muddles iOS 26 adoption reports
A Mashable analysis argues that the supposed iOS 26 backlash may be overstated because Statcounter’s adoption numbers are distorted by a Safari bug that makes iPhones report they’re on iOS 18.7. Most users are still on iOS 18, and the industry is awaiting a fix (likely in iOS 26.3) before the true upgrade rate is known. The piece notes existing discontent with iOS 26 and Liquid Glass but emphasizes that the numbers may be misleading due to the Safari reporting issue.