CNET

You Need to Download This iOS 18 Update ASAP if You Aren't on iOS 26

Apple doesn't regularly release a critical update for previous iOS versions but DarkSword appears to be a serious threat.

Apple pushes 'critical' software alerts to iPhones with outdated software

Apple is taking an additional step to keep older iPhones protected from the latest exploits.
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iOS 26 update: What matters now

iOS 26 is not a routine tune-up for the iPhone, it is a reset of how the software looks, behaves, and protects you. The core update reshapes the interface, layers in new intelligence, and then ...
MacTech

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

Today Apple will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called DarkSword, ...

Apple to Issue Rare iOS 18 Software Update for DarkSword Exploit

Apple on Wednesday will issue software updates to devices still running iOS 18 to protect them from an exploit called ...