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Apple Newsroom · 2026-01-26T00:00:00Z · January 26, 2026; software requirements
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compatibility · introduced
iOS 26.2.1 added support for Apple’s second-generation AirTag, whose launch documentation describes expanded finding range and a louder speaker.
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Public release
The public iOS 26.2.1 release added compatibility with the second-generation AirTag and included unspecified bug fixes without a separate itemized list.
Historical context
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Historical avg for .2.1 releases
68 days, 6.0 milestones
Based on 1 previous iOS .2.1 releases
| Version | Year | Cycle | Milestones | Avg. Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 4.2.1 | 2010 | 68d | 6 | 14d |
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