… By Anna Washenko March 17, 2026 5:40 pm EST Apple has started providing small security updates to iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices. These are dubbed Background Security Improvements that will offer minor system updates between the larger software updates. …
A new Apple TV and HomePod mini could arrive in the fall These refreshed devices are waiting on the debut of the revamped Siri. …
… Apple reportedly plans to produce seven to eight million of the devices initially, Nikkei reported. Apple has yet to announce the device. …
… The smartphone operating system will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android devices. …
… However, it's time for bigger updates on this model. …
… Still, it's a good reminder to stay on top of software updates if only for the security features if nothing else. …
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications Data from deleted notifications was previously accessible on the local storage of some iOS devices. …
… Google said it will start deploying these at the end of June to select devices in the US that are running at least Android 12. Android 17 updates Google Google has largely shifted away from big annual operating system updates in favor of more frequent Pixel Drops. …
… It's a predictable surprise, perhaps, but one I wasn't expecting after so many other new devices. …
… And speaking of iOS, Google also says it's worked together with Apple to make it easier for people to switch from iOS to Android devices. …