iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones

Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical iPhone theft. Apple ...

Security Bite: The two biggest security upgrades in iOS 26.4 explained

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iOS 26.4 will activate key theft prevention feature on all iPhones

OS 26.4 is the next big iPhone release, and Apple plans to enable a key security feature by default in the update: Stolen Device Protection.
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 ...
MacRumors

Apple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones [Updated]

Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS ...
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 ...
Forbes

iOS 26.2.1: Apple Releases Surprise iPhone Update With Features And Fixes

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Updated Jan. 28 with more details of what’s in the release, and what’s not. Plus a feature ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Apple Expands RCS Encryption and Memory Protections in iOS 26.4

Separately, a report from MacRumors indicated that iOS 26.4 is expected to enable Stolen Device Protection by default for all iPhone users. The feature requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication for ...
Macworld

Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes

Apple released iOS 26.2.1 primarily to support new 2nd generation AirTags with enhanced Precision Finding capabilities. Macworld reports that users must install this update to access full AirTag ...
Geeky Gadgets

iOS 26.3: Fixing the iPhone’s Biggest Flaws

Apple’s iOS 26.3 is set to deliver a range of updates aimed at enhancing the overall experience for iPhone users. While it doesn’t introduce innovative changes, this update focuses on refining ...
Forbes

iOS 26.3 Release Date: Apple’s Critical iPhone Update May Be Later Than Expected

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Apple’s next major iPhone update is on the way. But when, exactly? Currently, iOS 26.3 is on ...
CNET

The Ultimate Guide to iOS 26: 18 Hidden Settings Every iPhone User Needs to Know

You may think you've seen everything iOS 26 has to offer, but there's so much more to discover. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and ...