Should I update to iOS 26.3?

Here are some **negative reports** (user reports and bugs) regarding the iOS 26.3 update, summarized based on major reports as of February 2026:
- **Home screen wallpaper turns completely black automatically**
Especially when selecting colors or gradients, it changes to a black background, and restarting or changing the wallpaper often doesn't fix it. Turning off Reduce Transparency or switching to a photo wallpaper can temporarily avoid the issue, but many users are dissatisfied because it’s not a fundamental fix.
- **Bluetooth audio cuts out or stutters**
Problems with sudden stuttering during music playback. Some users need to reconnect their device, which can be frustrating.
- **Videos and GIFs freeze during playback**
Short videos or GIFs stop midway, and playback only resumes after scrolling or restarting the app. This issue occurs frequently in social media apps.
- **Unusually fast battery drain**
Many users report that their battery consumption has become significantly worse after the update. Some ongoing issues from 26.2 are not fully resolved in 26.3.
- **Keyboard lag and display bugs**
Reports of input delays or strange display issues at the corners. Sometimes a blank keyboard appears when entering passcodes.
- **Frequent app reloads, sluggish performance, and overheating**
Some users still experience issues carried over from previous versions. While some have seen improvements in 26.3, not everyone.
- **Face ID suddenly stops working**
Instances where it only responds after a restart are common.
- **Audio noise during screen recording**
It has been pointed out that this issue remains unresolved in 26.3.
- **Overall dissatisfaction with "a 26.3.1 coming soon"**
Apple is believed to be testing 26.3.1 already, and a minor update for bug fixes is expected soon (many users are just waiting for the next update).
Of course, not everyone encounters these problems, and some users find 26.3 to be more stable. However, issues like wallpaper bugs and media playback problems are particularly noticeable and widely reported.