Apple has released iOS 18.7.5 and iPadOS 18.7.5 today, providing essential security updates for older devices that are not running iOS 26. The update carries the build number 22H311.
This release is recommended for all users on the iOS 18 branch, including those with devices like the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and the seventh-generation iPad. While Apple has not specified the exact vulnerabilities addressed in the release notes, these maintenance updates typically patch critical security flaws to keep legacy hardware protected.
This software rolls out alongside the major release of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, which brought new features and security fixes to Apple's latest devices earlier today.
You can download the update by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update on your device.