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Apple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack

Macworld Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version ...
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Holding Out on iOS 26? Apple Just Pushed a Vital Security Patch for iOS 18

If you're avoiding iOS 26, you still need protection. Apple is releasing a rare backported iOS 18 update to defend against ...

Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool

As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that ...

Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

Apple on Wednesday will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called ...
BGR

Apple Wants To Make AirDrop More Private, iOS 26.2 Beta Code Hints

With the first beta of iOS 26.2 now available, MacWorld discovered that Apple is working on a new privacy feature for AirDrop. According to the publication, the company might soon require a PIN code ...
GizChina

iOS 26 Code Reveals Apple's Wild New Smart Home Hub

A recent iOS 26 code leak confirms details of a new Apple smart home hub that has been rumored for two years. A major confirmed feature is Face ID authentication, allowing for automatic profile ...

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

Apple is planning to introduce ads to the Apple Maps app in the near future, and the iOS 26.5 beta lays the groundwork for the feature. Code in the update says the following: "Maps may show local ads ...
TweakTown

Apple confirms an iOS 18 patch for the DarkSword exploit, even for users who skipped upgrading to iOS 26

The move highlights just how serious the DarkSword threat is and that there are enough users sticking with iOS 18 for Apple ...