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If You're Not on iOS 26, You Should Really Download This iOS 18 Update Now

Apple made an unusual decision on Wednesday and released a new version of iOS 18.7.7 in order to combat a new hacking toolkit called DarkSword.

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Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP

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iPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now

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Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit

Apple today released a new build of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, presumably with a fix for the DarkSword exploit.

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Apple’s Emergency iOS 18 iPhone Patch: Why Millions Who Skipped iOS 26 Must Update Today

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

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Apple extends security updates to older iPhones at risk of hacking

Now, Apple is offering a middle ground. It has released a security patch for iOS 18 itself, a move known as “backporting.”

MacTech · 1d

Apple will issue DarkSword protection software updates to devices still running iOS 18

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Users staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen

Apple confirms iOS 18 update to patch DarkSword exploit for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26

According to Wired, Apple will release an iOS 18 update on Wednesday morning to patch vulnerabilities exploited by the DarkSword hack.

Macworld

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

Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version to compatible phones. Older phones that are incompatible with the new version continue to get security updates, but newer phones have to jump to the newer operating system to get them.

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IOS 26 guide: New features in the latest iPhone update and what’s coming in iOS 26.4

The latest version of the iPhone operating system is iOS 26.3.1 and everyone with a compatible iPhone can install it now. Read on to find out what’s new, what is still to come, and everything else you need to know about the latest iPhone update.

MacRumors

Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 [Update: Now Unavailable]

Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any ...

Macworld

If you’re not running iOS 26 yet, here’s why you need to update right now

Macworld emphasizes that iOS 26 is essential for iPhone security, as Apple no longer provides critical security patches for older iOS versions. The upcoming iOS 26.4 update introduces Siri 2.0 powered by Google Gemini infrastructure, offering enhanced ...