iOS 26.3.1 (a): Apple’s Hidden iPhone Update Recommended For Hundreds Of Millions Of Users

The latest iPhone update has arrived and it’s different from previous updates. Here’s why and what to do about it.

Apple iOS 26.3.1 (a) iPhone Background Security Improvements Software: Should You Upgrade?

The latest iPhone update is a first-of-a-kind. It’s a Background Security Improvements update which is quickly installed — or ...

OpenAI To Merge ChatGPT, Codex and Atlas Into Desktop Superapp

OpenAI streamlines its ecosystem with an all-in-one desktop platform built for agentic AI, developers and enterprise power ...
MacStories

First Look: Hands-On with Claude Code’s New Telegram and Discord Integrations

Late yesterday, Anthropic announced messaging support for Claude Code, allowing users to connect to a Claude Code session ...
Decrypt

Apple iOS Malware Targets Crypto Apps on Unpatched iPhones: Google

The DarkSword exploit chain affects older versions of iOS 18, delivering malware that specifically hunts for exchange and wallet apps.
BGR

6 New iOS 26.4 Beta Features You Should Be Excited About

The first beta of iOS 26.4 is out for developers. Unlike the light on features iOS 26.3, it seems Apple has several functions in store for this upcoming software update. While there are no signs of ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Tesla CarPlay Held Back by Need for Wider Adoption of Apple’s iOS 26

Tesla’s plan to start supporting CarPlay in its vehicles has been held back by the need for changes in iOS 26’s Maps app. Also: Apple hits fresh snags with its attempt to revamp Siri; new details on ...
MacRumors

New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27

Apple has "run into snags" testing the more personalized, smarter version of Siri that's planned for iOS 26.4, reports Bloomberg. Because of the issues, the upcoming ‌Siri‌ features will be spread ...
Macworld

Apple updates iOS 12 for the first time since 2023

Apple released iOS 12.5.8, its first update to the older operating system since 2023, extending certificate validity for iMessage and FaceTime until 2027. Macworld reports that Apple also updated ...
Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...
ZDNet

Don't want to update your iPhone to iOS 26? These 4 reasons changed my mind immediately

iOS 26.1 lets you control the Liquid Glass design. iOS 26.2 offers better security for AirDrop. Most of all, iOS 26 patches several nasty security bugs. My wife and I both own iPhones. But differences ...
9to5Mac

Apple confirms Pixelmator for iOS will no longer receive updates

If you’re interested in Apple’s new Pixelmator Pro app for iPad, there’s now a dedicated new page on Apple’s site with details on both the iPad and Mac versions. At the bottom in a Q&A section, Apple ...