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… The inaugural Background Security Improvement was released today with a patch for WebKit. These updates will be supported and enabled on devices running iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1. Details can be reviewed under the Privacy & Security section of the Settings menu.
… In reaction to today's news, Signal said on Bluesky that it is "very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security advisory." The privacy of your notifications is vulnerable in at least two places, according to the EFF. …
… "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… …
… We're also dealing with the first developer beta, so there's a lot of room for things to change between now and when Apple's latest OS updates drop this fall. …
… Android security updates Google As companies like Google continue to nudge us toward using agentic AI systems and expand their capabilities, concerns regarding privacy and security continue to grow. …
… Go to System Settings Privacy & Security Location Services , and do a quick audit. …
… For iPhones and iPads, the company said it "is working hard to find a path forward that preserves its users' privacy and security." Meanwhile, those in China will not be able to use Siri AI and other new Apple Intelligence features, as Apple "works through regulatory requirements." When the public …