Apple releases iOS 26.7.3, watchOS 27.2.1, and more

Apple shipped security updates on Monday, November 9, for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Vision Pro. The release spans three iOS and iPadOS branches, two watchOS branches, one visionOS branch, and multiple macOS versions, according to 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac listed watchOS 27.2.1 and watchOS 26.6.1 as the two Apple Watch releases in Monday's batch, and visionOS 27.2.1 as the Vision Pro release. The macOS set includes macOS 27.2.1, macOS 26, and macOS 15 versions, the site said.

For iPhone and iPad, devices on the newest 2026 operating system can install iOS 27.2.1 or iPadOS 27.2.1. Hardware that has not yet moved to the 2026 release can install iOS 26.7.3 or iPadOS 26.7.3. Devices still on iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 receive iOS 18.7.12 or iPadOS 18.7.12. Apple Watch owners can choose between watchOS 27.2.1 and watchOS 26.6.1, and Vision Pro owners receive visionOS 27.2.1. Mac users get macOS 27.2.1 plus updates for macOS 26 and macOS 15.

Apple's release notes for watchOS 27.2.1 say the update "includes security fixes," and the visionOS 27.2.1 notes say it "includes security updates and bug fixes," MacRumors reported. The watch and Vision Pro releases arrived two weeks after watchOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 were released, the publication added. Users can install the new software by opening the Settings app on each device.

9to5Mac described the collection as minor releases meant to patch security vulnerabilities and eliminate bugs. The site said Apple will publish detailed security information for the updates on its support webpage soon.

Two Apple product lines were left out of Monday's releases. 9to5Mac reported that tvOS and HomePod updates may arrive later this week, ahead of the new Apple TV 4K. The site did not say when the missing platforms would get their updates beyond the possible later-in-week window.