Many iPhone owners may be resisting iOS 26. But this latest version does carry with it important security updates that will keep your phone protected.

You may have heard about “juice jacking,” a type of attack that exploits a security vulnerability in USB charging. This vulnerability exists because USB ports can simultaneously transfer both power ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. Apple’s iOS 26.1 is coming soon, along with a bunch of cool new ...

Apple has officially introduced iOS 18.6 RC (Release Candidate), marking a significant step in its software development journey. This update, part of the beta 4 cycle, holds particular importance for ...

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 ...

Your iPhone holds a detailed map of your life—from messages and photos to financial data and location history. Protecting that information is more important than ever as mobile privacy threats ...

Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software update that ushered in ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

OS 26 has brought a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone in the Settings app, here are the settings I changed on my iPhone right away.

The tech giant released iOS 26.3 (a) to beta users, marking the debut of their new “Background Security Improvements” system ...

Discover iOS 26.3’s game-changing security updates, Wi-Fi fixes, and battery improvements. Learn how to prepare for the final ...