9to5Mac

Returning to iOS 18 after using iOS 26 might surprise you

iOS 26 brought a major new Liquid Glass design that, in some cases, led to user reports of slower iPhone performance. But Daring Fireball’s John Gruber recently went back to iOS 18 after a ...
Wired

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 iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26. Now, ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 18.7.7 is Out: The “DarkSword” Patch for Everyone Refusing iOS 26

Apple has officially rolled out iOS 18.7.7, a significant update aimed at users who have chosen to remain on iOS 18 instead of transitioning to iOS 26. This release is primarily focused on ...
9to5Mac

Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 3 for iPhone, here’s what to expect [U]

June 30, 2026: A day later, public beta versions are now available as well. While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone ...
PC Magazine

In Rare Move, Apple Releases iOS 18 'DarkSword' Patch for Newer iPhones

If you’ve been clinging to iOS 18 to avoid Apple’s Liquid Glass interface, you may be aware that it comes with a security trade-off that exposes your iPhone to vulnerabilities already fixed in ...
Geeky Gadgets

Apple Drops iOS 26.3.1: Why You Should Install This ‘Minor’ Update Immediately

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.3.1, a focused update aimed at refining the user experience. While it doesn’t introduce major new features, this release emphasizes compatibility improvements, bug ...
TechRepublic

iOS 26.5 Updates RCS Messaging, Apple Maps, and iPhone Wallpapers

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices. Apple may be looking ahead to its next major software cycle, but iOS 26 is ...