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iOS 26 Feels Faster Than iOS 18

Apple has expanded the availability of the iOS 18.7.7 security update to all compatible devices, providing critical protection for users who have not yet upgraded to iOS 26.

Key Points

  • Apple released iOS 18.7.7 on April 1 to address severe security vulnerabilities identified as DarkSword and Coruna.
  • The update is now available for all iPhones capable of running iOS 18, including those that support the newer iOS 26.
  • Users with auto-update enabled can now receive these security patches without being forced to perform a full operating system upgrade.
  • The update addresses previous concerns regarding Apple withholding security patches from users who choose to remain on older software versions.

Why it Matters

This change ensures that users who prefer to delay major OS upgrades can still maintain device security against critical exploits. It highlights a shift in Apple's update policy, aligning iPhone security support more closely with the long-term maintenance standards typically seen in the macOS ecosystem.
Daringfireball.net Published by John Gruber
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