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Apple releases its first Background Security Improvement for macOS, iOS and iPadOS These will offer minor security patches between the full software updates. By Anna Washenko March 17, 2026 5:40 pm EST Apple has started providing small security updates to iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices. …
… If you've never installed pre-release software before, you'll need to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program first. Once you're in, you can download the beta software by navigating to Settings General Software Update . …
… Here are the models that will reach end of life before the end of 2027: Moto G launched December 2024 — reaches EOL in December 2027 Moto G Stylus 5G launched May 2024 — reaches EOL in May 2027 Motorola Edge 2024 launched May 2024 — reaches EOL in May 2027 Moto G Power 5G launched May 2024 — reache… …
… To tackle these concerns, Gurman reported that Apple is working on several "new hardware and software-related privacy features not available on current products." On the software side, Apple will likely adopt some privacy protections, like the ones seen with Meta, where it will disable recording if… …
… Provided you're enrolled in Apple's Developer Program , you can download the betas through the Settings app on each device. Apple has also released new software for watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. The betas incorporate many — but not all — of the features Apple debuted today at WWDC. …
… You might be prompted to plug in your tablet to power, but the beta should start downloading and installing. watchOS 27 supported devices Apple says the following Apple Watch models can run watchOS 27: Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Series 11 Apple Watch Ult… …
… Thanks to some regulatory issues , Apple said it won't ship Siri AI as part of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software updates to the EU due to the conflicts with the Digital Markets Act . …
… Bloomberg reported in November that Apple's upcoming update will be "focused on improving the software's quality and underlying performance" and that the company's "engineering teams are now combing through Apple's operating systems, hunting for bloat to cut, bugs to eliminate and any opportunity t… …
… DarkSword currently targets iOS 18 releases between iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.6.2, and according to Apple's latest iOS usage stats for developers , around 24 percent of iOS devices are still on some version of iOS 18. However, Apple simultaneously released iOS 26 and iOS 18.7 on September 15, 2025. …
… To be able to get Apple's public beta releases , go to the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign up using your Apple credentials.
