Apple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit

Apple today released a new build of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, presumably with a fix for the DarkSword exploit. Apple told Wired that it would release an iOS 18 update for more devices, allowing users with auto-update turned on to receive the security update.

iOS 27: Three new features and changes coming besides Siri

OS 27 will be unveiled at WWDC 2026, and rumors point to a big focus on Siri and AI, but here are three rumored features besides Siri.
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In rare move, Apple releases iOS 18 'DarkSword' patch for newer iPhones

The threat of remotely installed malware is big enough that Apple stops begging people to install iOS 26 and 'backports' iOS 18.7.7 to iPhone 11 through iPhone 16.

Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool

As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.

iOS 26.5 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features

OS 26.5 arrived in beta this week packing new iPhone features, but a public launch isn’t too far away. Here’s the expected release date.

iOS 26.4—Apple’s Age Verification Feature Is Already Creating Issues

In iOS 26.4, users are prompted to add a credit card or driver’s licence to prove they are an adult. But many iPhone users have been unable to verify their age.

New Siri Features Absent From iOS 26.5 Beta, Likely Pushed to iOS 27 in September

The iOS 26.5 beta that Apple released today includes no new Apple Intelligence Siri functionality, which suggests we're going to be waiting until iOS 27 to see any of the promised Siri features. Apple was initially targeting iOS 26.