iOS 26

grifmx

I've learned the hard way never to upgrade when things are functioning smoothly. However, learning that latest iOS will give more control to lock desired audio output on iPad is sure attractive as it has caused some issues. But from the sound of it too much is broken by it so waiting game. wait wait wait... Maybe we can have dedicated announcement when it appears safe. Even jumping from 18 to 26, their numerology is a warning in itself, unless counting in order isn't a thing anymore ; )

TimRyland

grifmx , unfortunately I didn’t wait and updated a couple of weeks ago. Lots of bugs and things that didn’t work. Some have been fixed, however I still get horrible distortion on Bluetooth audio through my Katana:GO if the is any other Bluetooth device connected. Wasn’t a problem on ios18. Also, my iRig Blueboard no longer connects. Luckily I still have my 5th gen iPad running ios16 and although a bit sluggish still does everything I need.

peter

Most problematic is hardware. I have seen issues with Airturn pedals and also some bluetooth midi pedals. Stage Traxx does run without issues on iOS26.

AnthonyB

There was actually a thread on iOS26 when it originally came out for exactly this reason 🙂

Given that was weeks (months?) ago now, that thread is probably 10 pages deep now!
But the TLDR; was that from a ST software perspective, no issues with iOS26. Hardware-wise - Peter has mentioned above.