Last week, Apple released iOS 26.2, alongside iOS 18.7.3, both fixing critical security flaws already being used in attacks on iPhones. But with the release of iOS 18.7.3 and iOS 26.2 came confusion.
As promised, Apple has released a new version of iOS 18 for all iPhone users. The update comes in response to the growing proliferation of a new exploit chain known as DarkSword. Today’s update comes ...
The arrival of the latest iPhone update, iOS 26.5, reveals Apple’s strategy: to move compatible phones from iOS 18 to iOS 26 now.
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 ...