Early in December, Apple released two iPhone software updates But in the end, only one appeared. Many were left confused.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated Oct. 31, with a new report claiming Android is more secure ...

Apple urges iPhone users to install iOS 26.2 immediately as the update fixes critical security flaws, blocks active cyber threats, and improves overall system stability and safety.

The upcoming iOS 26.1 update includes a handful of new features and changes for iPhones, including a toggle for changing the appearance of the Liquid Glass design, "slide to stop" for alarms in the ...

Macworld reports iOS 27, launching fall 2026, will prioritize performance optimization and bug fixes over new features, similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard’s approach. The update coincides with Apple’s ...