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Apple releases rare iOS 18 update for all iPhone users, update now

Apple has released a rare iOS 18 update to patch a spreading exploit for all iPhone users still running iOS 18.
The Hacker News

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.
Forbes

iOS 18.7 Vs iOS 26— Here’s Which iPhone Update To Choose

Apple’s iOS 26 is here, alongside an update for those who want to wait to upgrade to the latest iPhone software, iOS 18.7. Update Sept. 24, 2025: This article, originally published on Sept.22, has ...
iDrop News

Holding Out on iOS 26? Apple Just Pushed a Vital Security Patch for iOS 18

If you're avoiding iOS 26, you still need protection. Apple is releasing a rare backported iOS 18 update to defend against ...
Cult of Mac

Apple releases critical iOS 18 update for iPhones that didn’t upgrade [Now available]

Apple will push a rare iOS 18 update to patch a critical security flaw — DarkSword — on iPhones that haven’t upgraded to iOS 26.
Macworld

Apple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack

Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version to ...

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 ...