Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by icedchai on Saturday January 10, 2026 @02:56PM
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I'm still on Sequoia on both my Macs. I updated my iPad Pro to iOS 26, decided it was meh, and am not updating my phone. My iPhone is over 4 years old and figure the new iOS will run like crap on it and then I'll be forced to get a new phone.
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Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by 20after4 on Saturday January 10, 2026 @04:28PM
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> figure the new iOS will run like crap on it and then I'll be forced to get a new phone.
Indeed, it does run like crap on older phones. You made the right choice. I don't feel forced to upgrade my phone but the new OS definitely drains the battery faster and feels slightly sluggish, making me regret the "upgrade."
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by aucisson_masque on Saturday January 10, 2026 @05:40PM
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What about the security update, especially for the phone ? There have been critical flaws patched recently.
Agree that iOS 26 is trash and it empty my iPhone 13 mini battery in less time than I need to write it.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by icedchai on Saturday January 10, 2026 @06:59PM
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iOS 18 is still getting updates. Same with Sequoia. Eventually that will stop and I’ll have to upgrade.
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by moritz on Sunday January 11, 2026 @03:38AM
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Apple already flipped the switch in December with 18.7.3, if your phone is capable running 26, you will not get offered 18.x updates anymore
Re:I replaced Windows with Linux and everything's going great
by icedchai on Sunday January 11, 2026 @10:52AM
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Oh, I didn't realize this. I guess I'm screwed!! I'm stuck on 18.7.2...