Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. Update July 30: This article, originally published July 29, has been ...

Apple said on December 2 that iOS 26.1 is now the recommended update for anyone still using iOS 18. This change shows Apple now wants all older-version users to move to the newest system. Apple made ...

After over a month of beta testing, Apple has just released iOS 18.6. This version should mark the last major iOS 18 update before the company launches iOS 26 later this fall. While Apple could still ...

If you haven't updated your iPhone yet, now's the time. Apple has officially rolled out iOS 18.6, and while the update may seem small, it packs a powerful punch. With 29 security vulnerabilities ...

iOS 26 has been stealing the spotlight over the last week, but there is still another iOS 18 update on the horizon, according to a leaker. The first iOS 18.6 beta should be coming very soon, as a ...

How does iOS 26 Beta 1 compare to the well-established iOS 18? With Apple consistently refining its operating systems, this comparison provides valuable insights into performance, responsiveness, and ...

iOS 18.6.2 comes with a single fix for a serious hole already being used in real-life attacks. Update Aug. 22, 2025: This article, originally published on Aug.21, has been updated to add analysis of ...