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iOS 26.4—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users

Apple has released iOS 26.4, along with a bunch of new iPhone features and eight new emoji.

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If You're Not on iOS 26, You Should Really Download This iOS 18 Update Now

You Don’t Have to Update to iOS 26 to Protect Your iPhone From DarkSword Malware

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.

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Apple’s Emergency iOS 18 iPhone Patch: Why Millions Who Skipped iOS 26 Must Update Today

Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

Apple extends security updates to older iPhones at risk of hacking

Now, Apple is offering a middle ground. It has released a security patch for iOS 18 itself, a move known as “backporting.”

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Apple will issue DarkSword protection software updates to devices still running iOS 18

Users staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen

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Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

Apple expanded iOS 18.7.7 on April 1, 2026 after DarkSword disclosure, enabling auto security updates across more devices.

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Apple confirms iOS 18 update to patch DarkSword exploit for users who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26

According to Wired, Apple will release an iOS 18 update on Wednesday morning to patch vulnerabilities exploited by the DarkSword hack.