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Apple releases its first Background Security Improvement for macOS, iOS and iPadOS - Engadget

… 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. …

Mar 17, 2026 · Anna Washenko

A new iPhone hacking tool puts some iOS 18 users at risk - Engadget

… 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. …

Mar 18, 2026 · Ian Carlos Campbell

iOS 26.5 will add end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between Apple and Android - Engadget

… On the Android side, the Google Messages chats to iOS devices will look the same way they do when messaging another user or users with encrypted RCS. Apple added the option for RCS messaging as part of iOS 18. …

May 4, 2026 · Anna Washenko

Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications - Engadget

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. …

Apr 22, 2026 · Ian Carlos Campbell

Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps - Engadget

… 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. Apple confirmed that the feature is a part of the new iOS 26.5 update . …

May 12, 2026 · Devindra Hardawar

iOS 26.4 is here, with Playlist Playground and new emoji - Engadget

iOS 26.4 is here, with Playlist Playground and new emoji There's also an ambient music widget and bug fixes. By Will Shanklin March 24, 2026 1:13 pm EST iOS and iPadOS 26.4 are here, with a surprising number of new features for a point release. …

Mar 24, 2026 · Will Shanklin

iOS end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling today in beta - Engadget

… For communication between different Apple devices, Apple will continue to route messages through its own iMessage protocol. As is usually the case, Apple also dropped updates for iPadOS, macOS Tahoe and watchOS, all of which hit version 26.5 as well. …

May 11, 2026 · Igor Bonifacic

Apple's new OSes are getting a massive speed boost - Engadget

… Devices should also now be better at switching between Wi-Fi and cellular service, removing any need to visit the Control Center for a manual switch. These updates aren't tied to brand-new devices. Apple says handsets as old as the iPhone 11 should experience an uptick in speed with iOS 27.

Jun 8, 2026 · Lawrence Bonk

Siri AI for iPhones and iPads will be delayed indefinitely in the EU - Engadget

… "However, their refusal to engage constructively on solutions that preserve privacy and security means we do not currently have a timeline for Siri AI's availability on iOS and iPadOS in the EU." The dispute also means developers in the EU won't be able to test or use the Siri AI features for their… …

Jun 8, 2026 · Jackson Chen

Everything announced at Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote - Engadget

… The company says it modified the CPU scheduler to help many of those devices feel faster. Since iOS 27 will work on all models that support iOS 26, those with an iPhone 11 or later should feel the benefit after they update. Apple has also revamped search across iOS, iPadOS and macOS. …

Jun 8, 2026 · Kris Holt

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