… 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. …
… 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. …
Apple has released version 26.5 of all of its operating systems today: iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5 , macOS 26.5 , watchOS 26.5 , tvOS 26.5 , visionOS 26.5 , and version 26.5 of the HomePod software whew . …
… These people remain exposed to the DarkSword exploit, as the last iOS 18 update released for all iPhones was iOS 18.7.3 in December. As such, today’s iOS 18 update is available for all iPhones still running iOS 18, whether they are supported by iOS 26 or not. …
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates Monday May 11, 2026 10:06 am PDT by Juli Clover Apple today released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, the newest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. …
… Apple is also launching release candidates for iPadOS, tvOS, and visionOS, which are typically the last updates before a wider rollout. Link: Apple Seeds iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers | http://macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-26-5-rc/ | MacRumors
… Users of Apple’s latest iOS version released in September, iOS 26, were already protected against DarkSword. But the new patch push is designed to specifically protect vulnerable iOS 18 users who have so far resisted updating to iOS 26. …
… Apple releases iOS 26.4.2 with new bug fixes and security updates iOS 27 will be unveiled soon at WWDC, and iOS 26.5 is currently in beta testing , but Apple has yet another software release debuting today. iOS 26.4.2 is available now for iPhone users alongside iPadOS 26.4.2 for iPad. …
… But the company also shipped new updates for older versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software too, including iOS 18.7.9 and more. iOS 18.7.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, and more among new updates for older OS versions Today alongside its latest 26.5 family of software updates, Apple released new upd… …
… Build number 23F77 appears on Apple& 039;s developer portal for both iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, replacing the earlier 23F75 RC build released on May 4. iOS 26.5 focuses on smaller platform updates iOS 26.5 focuses on bug fixes, interoperability updates, and smaller feature additions instead of major… …
