Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (a), its first Background Security Improvement, on Tuesday, March 17. The tech giant wrote online that the update fixes an issue in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and ...

Apple's iOS 18.4 update also comes with a warning to update now, because it fixes a hefty list of 60 security vulnerabilities, some of which are serious. Update, April. 02, 2025: This story, ...

The iOS 26.5 notes alone mention 50+ security vulnerabilities that have been fixed in the new update. So if the latest iPhone features don’t excite you, it’s still worth updating your device for all ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. Apple’s iOS 26.1 is coming soon, along with a bunch of cool new ...

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 ...

Apple released iOS 26.2 last week with important security fixes. At the same time, it also shipped iOS 18.7.3 for users who haven’t upgraded yet — at least in theory. In practice, Jason Snell at Six ...

The iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates Apple released today address more than 50 security vulnerabilities, which means it's worth updating soon if you haven't done so already. Apple's security support ...

Apple's iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 updates fix more than 30 operating system vulnerabilities, including the first documented for the C1 modem. Here's what you need to know, and why you should consider ...

The new Background Security Improvements system represents a dramatic shift from their previous approach. Apple has quietly launched a security testing system that could transform how iPhones receive ...