If you’re one of the millions of iPhone users who could upgrade to iOS 26 but hasn’t, the latest report shows a new reason, and it’s not security-related.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Apple's iOS 26.4 and iOS 18.7.8 fix the same flaw, in Notification Services, where ...

iOS 26.5 Could Bring End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging to Your iPhone Soon ...

Thankfully, this isn’t an April Fool’s prank. After I wrote “DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18” (23 March 2026), Apple published the tech note page “Update iOS to protect your ...

As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26. Now, however, the ...

I’ve never enjoyed phone calls, but two excellent new features make them a lot better in iOS 26—and have made me a big fan of ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple has launched a security patch for iPhones still running iOS 18. The patch protects them against the dangerous DarkSword exploit. Install the ...

Apple doesn't regularly release a critical update for previous iOS versions but DarkSword appears to be a serious threat. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast ...

In iOS 26, Visual Intelligence kicks in the moment you take a screenshot. As soon as you take a screenshot, tap the thumbnail to open the editor, and you'll see two new buttons: Ask (send the ...